I am a Christian first of all. But within that larger confession of faith, I have identified with the particular expression known as Methodism for the last 28 years. And since I spent a couple of days last week at a uniquely Methodist gathering — the Western North Carolina Annual Conference meeting — it got Read the full article…
I like the rhythm we have going the last couple of weeks. Text in the morning. ConTXT at night. Last night, we moved the ConTXT event into the Worship Center. The event itself featured a panel discussion moderated by Chris Thayer our Discipleship Intern. Rich Tuttle, our Pastor of Congregational Care, Ron Dozier, our Pastor Read the full article…
I can’t wait for Sunday. I feel that most weeks, but especially this Sunday, June 13. I’ll be attempting something I’ve never quite tried before. To borrow a cliche, it’s “outside of my comfort zone.” But I believe it has the potential to be extremely helpful in the lives of people who are discovering that Read the full article…
I’m leaning left these days. Politics? On occasion, but not as a matter of course. Theology and doctrine? Extremely rare. Behind the steering wheel? No, my car is in excellent alignment. Instead, I’m leaning left because I’ve got a nasty case of bicep tendonitis in my right arm. It comes from over-use and over-confidence in Read the full article…
Today, Julie and I celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary. I posted my reflections on our 25th here. Twenty-six obviously doesn’t have the same ring of nostalgia and accomplishment behind it as does twenty-five. It’s not named after a precious gem and we won’t be taking the trip of a lifetime. But . . . I Read the full article…
