I Was Born For This
John 12:20-36 Should I give up and walk away? Or should I stay? This was essentially Jesus' question as he pondered what he should pray for. Should he ask for all the hardship he was about to endure to be taken away from him, or should he ask for God's help in making it happen?... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About When I Die: Part 4 (Life)
Angie, one of my closest friends, and I were in our early twenties. We had both experienced death close-up. By that point I had lost an uncle, a great-grandmother and a grandmother... all of whom I had loved dearly. Angie had suffered familial loss as well. Through her, we had both witnessed the worst of... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About When I Die: Part 2 (Hope)
I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is created. (Romans 8:38-39, CEB) Ultimately, this is the reason why I don't fear death. I... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About When I Die: Part 1 (Prelude)
No, no, no... You don't need to take out a mental hygiene warrant on me. But one of the outcomes of being a pastor is that we deal with death and dying a lot. A lot. And as a result, I find myself often looking ahead to the time of my own death, wondering what... Continue Reading →
Saying Goodbye to a Klingon Methodist: A Tribute To A Friend
This week I learned the heartbreaking news that I have lost a dear friend. Well, I guess to say that I have lost him is not really true. Vance was a devout follower of Jesus, seeking to live his life in Christ's example the best he knew how. Because Vance and I both share a... Continue Reading →
At the End of a Long, Hard Week
Finally! Saturday is here. It is the end of a very long, hard week. And tomorrow a new day begins. But before I let the sun set completely on this day, I can't help but stop and reflect on the week through which we've just come. We witnessed horror as a holiday (in Boston) was... Continue Reading →
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