I have been reading through Eugene Peterson’s book, Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987). It is a tremendous read, one that I highly recommend to all who find themselves ministering in the church. Peterson is a provocative writer, someone who is able to point out with precision some of the idols …
The Following was a sermon I delivered on Maundy Thursday (April 13, 2017) called “Eucharistic Love: Reflections on Maundy Thursday” + + + There is an interesting story about Peter found in the Gospel of John 13:1-9. Verse 1 begins by saying how much Jesus loved his disciples. During this …
Two thousand years ago, the Body of Christ was called to bear the burdens of both friend and enemy, speaking truth to …
We take Communion regularly and often at our church. The question that always (and rightfully) comes up is the question of “meaningfulness”–will …
My typical response to the monotony of life–that is, to the humdrum, seemingly-insignificant, mundane, day-in and day-out routines that so often bore …
Before I begin discussing the importance of Christian unity and our call to work toward it, let me be clear by saying …
A platitude factory, a place of weekly (and quick) emotional therapy, a platform where clichés are passed on so as to provide …
“But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction” (2 Chr. 26:16). So says the Jewish Chronicler about King Uzziah. …
