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Immersing Ourselvesin “The Baptism of Our Lord” Prefacing Note:Over early drafts of this post, I have streamlined the discussion for a faster read.  Those wanting a fuller immersion in background considerations are encouraged to view the footnotes. As I move…

In the wake of the horrific and inexplicable slaughter of innocent children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas this week (not to mention the shooting at the supermarket last week in Buffalo… and, here, the dam breaks with all the statistics…

“Across my 35+ years of pastoring and preaching, there has not been a topic more powerful, needful, and provocative as “forgiveness” — receiving forgiveness (and forgiving self), asking for forgiveness,… extending forgiveness to others.  It was and is a theme…

Had a “that’ll preach” moment the other day –in the wake of Andy “the tree guy” (as we’ve come to name him… at least between ourselves) working around our house. Most immediately, there was the message – the reminder –…

The Universe in 57 Words, a devotional by Carolyn Arends on The Lord’s Prayer, is a free gift from the Spiritual Formation ministry which is Renovare.  Going to the web page for the book/pamphlet (click here: The Universe in 57…

It’s an arduous read.  It’s weighty and lengthy… and it wanders.  (Truth is, folks might say that about me and my writings.) “Our Pulpits Are Full of Empty Preachers” by Kyle Rohane is the cover story in the May-June, 2022…

I am making my way through The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives.   It’s part of a larger project of engaging a fuller body of literature which I am calling, “A Year with Dallas Willard.”Early on, it…

Strikes me as I stand at the beginning of another Holy Week: the ways that these days can symbolize stage of faith discussions I have been about in various settings. With the excitement of the crowd, Palm Sunday can mirror…

The Gift of "Deconstruction" “Deconstruction doesn’t actually mean ‘demolition;’ instead, it means ‘breaking down’ or analyzing something to discover both its inadequacies and its true significance.”  (from Merriam Webster online) The word “deconstruction” takes on different meanings depending on the…