Holiness Reeducation

A People of the Cross and the Tomb Some of us believe in the power of the crucifixion without believing in the power of the resurrection. Oh most of us wouldn’t say that. Nor have I read any doctrinal statements that support that belief. The way we live our lives, however, shows this to be [...]

John 13 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. As we consider the greatness of Jesus’ love so [...]

Sorry no talk of Wolf Hybrids or Famous People with Raccoons today, just some reflections on the book of Ephesians, the joy of Holy Week and of course the NBA Playoffs. Palm Sunday is Glorious There is a part of me that love Palm Sunday more than Easter. Maybe it is because we weren’t competing [...]

It Happened Today It happened today Avoidance was defeated, truth set in The reflection said everything   Pictures may be worth a thousand words but the reflection I saw spoke volumes I saw myself for the first time in a long while today I really saw myself, the truth, the naked reality of who I [...]

Wow, what a week it has been. I have hardly sat at my desk, a coffee shop, or anyplace else for that matter the last seven days. But tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and there is a ton to ramble on about. So I shall begin. Good thing I got an MDIV that featured a contractors [...]

Okay, I lied I didn’t read the whole Bible in 60 days, I actually only took 59 if I counted correctly. On Good Friday my journey through the whole of scripture was finished. I want to share some of the things I learned during the 60 days, especially the surprises. One of the most helpful [...]

Following Up on Nazarenes and Emergents There has been lots of good discussion on this post and on plenty of other blogs regarding the statement released by the Board of General Superintendents on the Emerging Church. Having had some time to really reflect on the statement and to read so many different comments on it, [...]

I put on my authentic Aboriginal costume to do some blogging this morning, I hope you won’t find it offensive. Olympic Thoughts For an Olympics that was supposed to be devoid of stars, this has been a thoroughly entertaining and exciting Olympics. My favorite storyline is that of Bode Miller. For as long as he [...]

If Mardi Gras can start early then so can Lent. Big love to the city of New Orleans who are having the biggest and longest Mardi Gras ever after the Saints Super Bowl victory. Sometimes the part just needs to start early and go late. I have the same feeling about Lent this year. I [...]

The Christmas decorations are put away, now where did I leave that sack cloth? Amazingly January and December are behind us and shortly we are on to Lent! Only 16 days till Ash Wednesday, have you started thinking about Lent yet? I am prayerfully considering how I will seek God’s voice during Lent. There will [...]