It’s Monday morning and I am exhausted! But in a good way. This weekend’s “all-in” emphasis on telling the Good News story to our community was a resounding success. And by that I mean in ways far beyond raw numbers…. Read More ›
The Church
Just follow the star – and find your way home (50 photographs from Walk Through Bethlehem 2019)
Today’s blog post is ambitious. However, my theme for the month is that of “following a photographic trail to Bethlehem” (and the real meaning of Christmas), so including a collection of images this extensive was always a possibility. Yesterday evening… Read More ›
There is no other story: (8 manger scenes – one act of humility and vulnerability)
They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who… Read More ›
Protestants may not worship Mary – but we must not forget to respect her
Mary is a messenger and also a guide
Channeling Steven Curtis Chapman in worship #ThankfulHeart
it is always a privilege to share music in worship
Church = a community rooted in the teachings of Jesus (a.k.a. A Hot Mess)
this can be both wonderful and extremely complicated!
A Living Benediction – “Grace and Peace Y’all!”
A crowd of small children smiling and telling you – at the tops of their voices – that they want you to know and understand how much the God they love and trust loves you too.
Ready of not, somebody pushed the “Go” button!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. –… Read More ›
From Hungry to Satisfied – the real miracle
Little by little, people are grabbing the vision and stepping forward in faith
what is it about church?
But it takes Jesus to truly release our identity as people who bear the image of God.
