“Incarnation is more than a theological word.” – Dallas Willard
Dallas Willard challenges pastors, and all Christians, to see our love for God as the means that funds our love for others, especially our neighbors. I am glad technology allows the preservation of these memorable moments.
“God creates a space for himself, and then fills it.” I often reflect on a sermon by Joseph Garlington at the National Pastor's Convention sponsored by Zondervan and YS in about 2000. Pastor Garlington took a look at the hymn, Breathe On Me, and asked if we ever paid attention to what we sing. Mold… Continue Reading
“Did they offer a clear presentation of the Gospel?” I ruminate on this question posed by a friend years ago. You could say it was a litmus test for trusting new voices. I am sure my friend intended, “Did they get it right about Jesus?” I think. On the one hand the question seemed to… Continue Reading
Do you hear the train? Not the one that passes through Tuttle. I mean the train as a metaphor for the U.S. economy. The delicate engine we hear may soon be driven off a cliff resulting in financial crisis. Should the stalemate that created the conditions of our unstable economic future continue, we will see… Continue Reading
Monday often leave me thinking about the Sunday sermon. I imagine it is normal. Did I communicate well? What could I have said better? What do I wish I would have included? How will the experience with the text inform, influence, the communities interaction with the text this coming Sunday? I cannot help but think… Continue Reading
You Cannot Blame Us for Trying?
We don’t get to hang out like we once did. Jeff pastors several hours away. Gone are the days of a quick round of golf. In fact, I cannot recall the last time we played a round together. Once or twice a year we get to catch some time, maybe even a meal, and catch… Continue Reading