Praying Against the Spirit of Offense
I’m thinking about a dog we used to have. Opie had a serious vet phobia. Consequently, when it dawned on him that this “awesome trip in the car” was actually
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Thoughts on the way to Annual Conference
I practice ministry as a theologically conservative and socially engaged Methodist. I preach that Jesus Christ is the Lord of the universe — the way, the truth and the life,
Chosen: Julian’s Story
Julian Hutcheson shares the treasure of his salvation after living most of his life as a functional agnostic. For spouses praying for spouses, let this story be a word of
Prayer and the Ministry of the Word
When I was five years old, my family changed churches. We were a family of eight, but my mother, sister and I were the only ones who went to church
Chosen: Pati’s story
This week, we are hearing stories of how our chosenness leads to transformation. Pati’s story is a powerful example of someone who discovered her own identity as she embraced her
Chosen: Krista’s story
This week, we are listening to stories of redemption created out of the chosenness of God. Krista’s story is one of the profound miracle stories at Mosaic. If you are
Chosen: Mike’s story
This week, we’re hearing stories of redemption rooted in the chosenness of God. Mike Barr’s story is a strong example of just how far God will go to prove his
Chosen: Shannon’s Story
This week, I’m posting some stories of people whose lives have been transformed as they’ve embraced the ways they’ve been chosen by God. This one is the story of Shannon
What a woman wants in a man
On this Mother’s Day, it seems appropriate to run this one again as a gift to all the women who read artofholiness, with the hope that it will be read
Fetching Grace
Mephibosheth. Sound that one out, then imagine yourself with the burden of that name hanging around the neck of your life. Mephibosheth was Jonathan’s son. David found him when he
Cheap Kings, Fake Lords and the Crucifixion
We were made for God. In our unfallen state, it is a perfect fit. Somewhere early on in the history of the world, however, we decided we’d rather be our
Jesus is Lord over death.
I’m inspired by this. I’m energized by this. Our hope is built on this: After the blood flowed and the body of Jesus was laid in that tomb… …after the
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