The Ancient Way of Discipleship

The Ancient Way of Discipleship

The first followers of Jesus were called disciples. They were lifelong learners, whom Jesus gave an invitation and a challenge to, “Come follow me, and I will make you fish for people” (Matthew 4:19). He was inviting them into a life-on-life relationship, and in...
How to Have Real Life

How to Have Real Life

One day Jesus was asked where real life was found. Specifically, he was asked by a lawyer, “What do I need to do to get eternal life?” The word for eternal could also be translated perpetual. Ongoing life. Life today and beyond. Jesus told him that everything he...
Revival in a Chalk Circle

Revival in a Chalk Circle

On Sunday, I preached a message about how all creation is called to give God praise. We join the mountains and hills, heavens and deep waters, and all animals and birds in a loud shout of “hallelujah.” In particular, men and women give God praise because God has...
A Word from Pastor ChatGPT

A Word from Pastor ChatGPT

Recently, we ordained three new deacons. It was a moving service of testimonies, inspiring music, and the blessing of each candidate through whispered words and prayers. While my message ultimately focused on the kind of hearts God can use, I puzzled for a while on...
Lighting Up the Night

Lighting Up the Night

I recently learned something about Benjamin Franklin that I had never heard before. Like most people, I knew that he flew a kite in a storm with a metal key attached in order to prove that lightning was electrically charged. But I didn’t know that he was instrumental...