Difficult Conversations 1

In our Saturday night connection, we are studying the book Difficult Conversations. Read the rest of this entry »

2009

This has been one of the most difficult years of my life. Read the rest of this entry »

Following the Star

Do I really need change in my life? What difference, really, would the Messiah make in my life? How would this “Christ” alter history anyway? Read the rest of this entry »

A Prayer for Today

Prayed at Vista Ridge United Methodist Church, December 13, 2009.

O God of the powerful and weak, Lord of the rich and poor, Spirit of the overindulged and the hungry, Read the rest of this entry »

On the watch

Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Read the rest of this entry »

God is “Breaking Through” 1

A few weeks ago, it was suggested to me to read John Updike’s Roger’s Version. Read the rest of this entry »

Compassion is what I want for Christmas

Recently, I was led to a new venture headed by scholar Karen Armstrong. I thought I would commend it to your reading today. It is a message of hope and a practical way of casting a vision for the decade to come. Add your name to the list. Start today leading in compassion around you.

Follow http://charterforcompassion.org/

May God richly bless your day and may Compassion extend into your consciousness, so that the light of Christ may shine through you.

U2’s “Beautiful Day” and Mary’s Magnificat

I’ve never really heard “Beautiful Day” in the context of expectation. Read the rest of this entry »