the beauty of love is that it is replenishable, and always in more abundant supply when we generously give it away.
witness
evangelism as a 30-second elevator speech
Today’s second post goes back to this blog’s ongoing commitment to discipleship: “Go make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that… Read More ›
our lives tell the story
The question is not if we are communicating about Jesus, the question is what story is it that we are telling?
“We have this treasure…” #ShineAlready
This morning I still have a smile on my face, because my experience at White Memorial Church in Willow Spring reminded me that the Body of Christ is alive, well, and active in small communities of faith scattered all over this land.
witnesses, passion, and “going viral”
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us…” – Hebrews… Read More ›
celebrate the story, tell the story, be the story
Each year at our church – Wake Forest Presbyterian – we gift our community with the opportunity to enter the story by entering the CLC, joining one of the tribes of Israel, and taking a surprisingly realistic journey, through time and in to Bethlehem.
seeing with new eyes, and missing much less…
So yesterday I drove all the way down into Florida again. This time to say “goodbye” to Rebekah’s trusty Hyundai. Her faithful 2003 SUV is now a proud member of the Alexander family stable of automobiles, and will hopefully transfer… Read More ›
the art of family, and the joy of celebrating life
Don’t misunderstand me when I say that I really enjoyed Saturday morning’s memorial service for Myrt Hubbard Alexander. The occasion was sad, poignant, and memorable, yes – but it was also a celebration full with joy. First Presbyterian Church of Apopka… Read More ›
so shine already!
You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand, and it… Read More ›
Jesus defies convention (connecting with the source for the best wine)
When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. “A host always serves the best wine first,” he said…. Read More ›
