Why should we care about Sabbath-keeping?
The notion of “sabbath” is mentioned 172 times in the Bible, and 60 of those occurrences are in the New Testament. Why do you suppose that of all the 613
BLOG
Carolyn Moore
Read More »
The Gospel of Welcome
There are few phrases that evoke more warmth or comfort than this one: Welcome home. In that welcome, we experience all we need. We are safe. We are loved. We
Depression is hell.
For some, it looks like gathering clouds. For others, a black hole. For some, it feels like dread or fear or hopelessness. For others, it feels more like guilt —
God is enough (or, why sovereignty matters).
Every time we say the words “Jesus Christ,” we are proclaiming a King who has a Kingdom. The Bible refers to it alternately as the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom
ELCA: foreshadowing a UMC future?
In the United Methodist Church these days, it is all about “the plans.” Three have been recommended by the Commission on a Way Forward. I note them here for reference,
Encouragement for a spiritually dry Monday: You are not abandoned.
I’ve hovered in the doorway of doubt more times than I can count. As a pastor, as a Christian, as a human, I’ve experienced horrifying moments of unexpected doubt. It
How to act in church
Just as new trees bear new fruit, new churches make new disciples. It is glorious to watch folks come into the Kingdom, and new churches offer a lot of opportunity
You are chosen (a prophetic word for New Room 2018).
This word was given me to share with those attending the closing service of New Room 2018. I share it here in an abbreviated form so that if you were
Waiting in the Valley of Perseverance
Three days ago, I’d never heard of a rover called Opportunity or the Valley of Perseverance. I first heard about it from the Holy Spirit himself. I’m in one of
Churches are Not McDonalds Any More
In the world before denominations began to disintegrate (and they are, but that’s not the real point of this post), people largely chose their churches based on the label. I am
Let’s take the world by force
Jesus never moves far from the topic of the Kingdom of God. He is always trying to get us to see it, grasp it, embrace it. It is like a
Ten myths about suffering
While it is true, technically speaking, that “everything happens for a reason,” the truer fact is that not all reasons are justifiable. Some reasons stink. There was a reason behind
Recent Posts
12 Steps of Santification (I mean … Recovery)
May 1, 2023
When Jesus Prays for Unity
February 27, 2023
Pray that we will be kind.
February 14, 2023
When Women Lead Is HERE!
September 27, 2022
Healing, Holy Laughter, and the Kingdom of God
June 29, 2022
