God’s presence
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Are We Saved by Grace or Works?
For many years, the idea of cleaning the house to prepare for the arrival of the Christ child has confused me. In short, must we “do” certain things before Jesus enters our hearts? The more profound question is, “Must… Continue reading
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And This Shall Be a Sign unto You
We are born to look for signs. Our culture is full of signals to indicate which way to turn, what career to follow, and even what to buy a significant other. One cannot walk ten steps without encountering different… Continue reading
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The Movement of the World Stopped
My favorite place to go shopping during the build-up to Christmas is Old Town, located in Albuquerque, NM. All the shops are free-standing and sitting in the beautiful square. I never feel rushed or pushed against the sea of… Continue reading
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The Power of Our Transformation – Luke 21:25-28
When one looks at the incredible signs in Luke’s passage, “from the heights to the sea, from the planets to the shaking earth,” the author reminds us to “look up” because something incredible is about to happen. We will… Continue reading
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From Chaos to Creation
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away” (Lk. 21:33, CEB) The Gospel of Luke’s text sits at the heart of the creation story. The earth and heaven may go, but God’s majesty,… Continue reading
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Finding Rest in a Weary World
Within the last two months, I have traveled twice to Atlanta, once to Austin, once to Dallas, once to the beautiful Sacramento Mountains, and once to New Orleans, LA. Each trip was for a distinct purpose. My travels included work… Continue reading
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The Christian Life Is Not All Happy, Happy, Feel Good Stuff!
When I was young, I heard a song that indicated that the Christian life provided a straightforward pathway. All one had to do was profess faith in Jesus, and suddenly one lived stress-free and happy all the time. I grew… Continue reading
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John’s Call to a Changed Life
“Change your hearts and Lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!” (Matt. 3:2 CEB). We see that John’s version of baptism (small “b” because it is not a sacrament) appears different than what Christianity came to know. John called… Continue reading
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What is in a Name?
I must admit that I miss writing in my personal blog space. However, I will try to do better in the future. Today, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, marks the beginning of Lent. My goal this year is to read… Continue reading
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Navigating a Church Split
I am a United Methodist Pastor, and the season in which we live is not easy. So it is with great sadness that I see and hear churches in my annual conference choose to disaffiliate with the United Methodist… Continue reading
From a Pastor's Point of View 