John Wesley, Legalism, and Love (part 3)

It is a well known fact that a pitfall of “holiness” traditions (those that trace their spiritual heritage to John Wesley) is legalism.  Rules rule our lives.  We often find “holiness” in a list of what NOT to do.  I’ve heard it said, “don’t drink, smoke, cuss, or chew – or go out with girls [...]

Women and Ministry

I’ve not blogged for a long time.  Too long.  I enjoy writing and thinking and expressing what is going on in my mind.  Lately I’ve just not had much to say.
But today I became aware of a piece that President Jimmy Carter wrote and it struck a nerve,  I loved what he had to write [...]

Silent Racism

I would like to direct you to read Eugene Cho’s short but important “i am more than a stereotype” blog post.  Be sure to watch all three (short) videos.  It is powerful stuff.

Mission trip to missional life

For any of you involved with “mission trips” or justice issues – especialy if you work with children or teens – you may want to check out this video about a new set of resources from the Fuller Youth Institute:

Happy Earth Day 2009

I’m recycling a post from last year’s Earth Day.  I am still struck by the fact that God has commanded us to practice Sabbath and how incredibly “green” real Sabbaths are.  So, here is a recycled blog post on Earth Day and Sabbath:

 
I just read this today: “If Christians were to stop driving, shopping, and [...]

A Gazan Child’s Story

A brief and sad reminder of Israel’s recent war on Gaza told by a child:

Surprised by Hope

I’m not in the mood to write much, but you should know know that I have recently read, without question, one of the best books about theological topics I have ever come across.  It is called Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church written by N.T. Wright (no surprise [...]

For Gaza

The incredible suffering that people in Gaza face during the “war” amazes me (in a horrific kind of way). My path has crossed Dr. Bishara Awad’s in the past and this letter (from him) came to my attention recently. I hope you will take the time to read it, be gripped by it, [...]

A Gift from the Unseen

I just listened to a great story on NPR.  A hospital chaplain talks about her ministry…and the ministry of some unseen people in hospitals.   It is very much worth the three minutes it takes to listen too.
The story is called, “In A Hospital, There’s No Monopoly On Prayer.”  At that page you can listen [...]

Christmas Image

I LOVE this Christmas image: