Here’s the skill set I needed earlier this week for my most impactful ministry moments since Easter: The ability to drive. A sense of direction. The patience to sit for an hour.I didn’t have to go to seminary for any of those. Not even a mid-career Catalyst Conference as a refresher course! What did Read the full article…
In the churches of the Eastern — Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, and the like — the day after Easter is historically a time to tell jokes. Why? Because in the Resurrection, God has the last laugh on Satan. You can read about the custom here. So that set my mind to wandering . . . Read the full article…
My Easter sermon — given five times over the span of 18 hours — took a different look at what to many folks is a familiar story: The Road To Emmaus. At least, that’s what the heading over Luke 24:13-35 says the story is about in my nifty NIV Large Print bible. But when you Read the full article…
As we prepare for this Holy Weekend, we want to give you another reminder of the Good Shepherd Schedule for the next several days: Good Friday Friday: 7:00 p.m. in the Worship Service with reflective music, visual imagery, holy communion, and a meditation by Devin Tharp called The Fifth Cup. We will not have Read the full article…
Pastor John Ortberg puts it this way: Wise people build their lives around what is eternal and squeeze in what is temporary. Not the other way around. Can’t add to or improve upon that.
