Our culture knows the Lord’s Prayer from movies, locker rooms, hospitals, masses, worship services, funerals, and turbulent flights. It’s a cultural default prayer that we use when we want to…
Year: 2017
Worship is Change
Worship changes us. However it begins with letting go. We worship best when we empty ourselves. That’s the mystery of worship. We must find ways to completely abandon our self-importance.…
The Birth and Crucifixion of Christ
A scripture reading that works well for Christmas or Easter. Scriptures: Luke 2:6-14; 23:43; Mark 15:12-32; John 19:30 Reader 1: So it was that while they were there, the days were…
14 Prayer Modes
Download the Powerpoint! 14 Ways to Pray St. Paul urges us to: Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians…
The Ministers Could Not Minister
1 Kings 8 records an historic worship experience. The Ark of the Covenant found its home. Smoke filled the temple. In fact we read this in verses ten and eleven:…
Employee or Family Member
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians 4:5 There's a huge difference between employees in a demanding organization and a…
Beware of the Madman
Many years ago, I encountered a madman and he happened to be a pastor. He hired lots of young, idealistic staff and questioned them at every turn. They would all eventually…
If you’re a Lot, you’re a little
Look, this town is close enough for me to run to. It is a small place. Please let me go there—it’s only a small place, isn’t it?—so that I can…
Jesus Loved Martha, Her Sister, Lazarus (and me)
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. John 11:5 Some versions enclose this verse in parenthesis- almost as if John whispered under his breath, “Oh, by the way,…