I had written recently about a bit of squeamishness about the crucifix… it bearing the body of Christ……. While God’s mercy and grace expressed in Christ’s willingness to die for my sins is a measure of his love and a cause of great gratitude by me, it is...
A worship lesson from Luke 15: 11-32- Me: “ I’m no longer worthy!” God:” Quickly, Bring out the Best!” Many years ago I knelt at an altar at Blue Lake Campground’s Wesley Chapel for the first of what would become many trips to that altar over the next 25 years. Once...
Earlier this week I had a conversation with a friend about metaphors for thinking about the triune nature of God. After several minutes of discussion, for the sake of our physical time-and-space bound intellects, we settled on the image of vapor, ice, and water as...
Thinking About Real Love Two Essential Elements of Love In God’s Image I’ve had several opportunities recently to reflect on the subject of “love”.. mostly in regard to Advent themes and the love of God for us and the call for us to love God AND love...
October 13, 2019- Sermon at Carillon Chapel Blessing God Call to Worship: (from Psalms 66) Leader: Shout joyfully to God, all you lands! Sing out the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. People: Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Through the...
I’ve heard it said that “if you can do it once, you can do it twice. If you can do it twice, you can make it a habit.” Well, tomorrow will be my “twice”. This is the second time in a month I’ve been assigned to duty in the Chapel...
