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For the pastor leading worship today, a paradox: the joy and triumph of Jesus’ entering Jerusalem AND the beginning of the worst week of Jesus’ life. Yeah, I know, there’s Easter in sight: for us. For Jesus and the disciples … Continue reading →

On the day of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School shootings in Florida, the immediate reaction of politicians (and others) was something to the effect of, “We send them our thoughts and prayers.” And the responses to this, even among … Continue reading →

There is an old evangelical term that I don’t hear in my religious circles much any more: “convicted.” It’s a legal term to most people, and in Christianity, when you are “convicted,” it means pretty much the same thing as … Continue reading →

I ran into this little list on Pinterest this afternoon and thought it might do for something to think about. Humility is a difficult concept for our culture. We spend a lot of time trying to build self-esteem in those … Continue reading →

I love to pray the Prayer of the Heart, also called the Jesus Prayer: Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. The ancient prayer was, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” One … Continue reading →

Michael Yaconelli, in Dangerous Wonder, suggests that American Christians have lost their fear of God. While years ago I tried to talk about God as our friend, as our lover, as the One who loves us no matter what, I … Continue reading →

The first time I ever chanted a Divine Office (the worship service prayed by Catholic monks several times each day), I was 18 years old, a freshman in college, visiting a group of college students who did this twice a … Continue reading →

I grew up going to church every Sunday. Our family church day began with Sunday School, to which we were always late, followed by morning worship. The evening began with youth group, then snacks (eventually this evolved, by the time … Continue reading →

It’s probably more than a pet peeve. Actually, it’s fairly serious. And I’ve said this for more than 28 years in front of the high schoolers that come to camp here at Christmount. I’m a guitar player and occasional singer … Continue reading →

Billy Graham died yesterday morning. Last night, the local news in Asheville had nothing but his life and the weather for the 30 minute time slot at 6:00 PM. Thinking about his legacy today has been common in many conversations. … Continue reading →