Category: Theology

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Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia! Happy Easter!

“Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly king, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured; Alleluia! Now above … Continue reading Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia! Happy Easter!

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Baptismal Promises and the Hope and Wait for Easter

“God, who is rich in mercy and love, gives us a new birth into a living hope through the sacrament of baptism. By water and the Word God delivers us from sin and death and raises us to new life in Jesus Christ. We are united with all the baptized in the one body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and … Continue reading Baptismal Promises and the Hope and Wait for Easter

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Church, Conflict, Family, Missional Church, Neighbor Love, Theology, Worship

Good Friday- Gawking at the Cross

Today is Good Friday. We have traveled through Lent, and this past week through Holy Week– from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday to today.  On Good Friday, we see ourselves as participants (in all of our good, bad, and ugly) in the darkest section and moment of our faith and belief. We are confronted with humanity in a way that we only face in worship … Continue reading Good Friday- Gawking at the Cross

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Maundy Thursday Thoughts and Questions

As we continue to travel through Holy Week, today we observe Maundy Thursday.  Since Palm Sunday, the mood has turned more somber. In our observation of Maundy Thursday, we are called to remember Jesus’ love for us, the reasons for the sacrament of Holy Communion, and even to reflect on our common human responses to fear and challenge- fighting or fleeing, rather than wondering what … Continue reading Maundy Thursday Thoughts and Questions

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This Week’s Links

Tuesday means that it is time to share some of what I have found interesting and thought-provoking over the past week.  This week’s topics include:  Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Neighbor Love; Social Media & Blogging; Stewardship; Vocation; Worship; and Miscellaneous. I entrust these to you now and hope you enjoy them. Church and Ministry Thought & Practice … Continue reading This Week’s Links

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Church, Cross Sector Collaboration, Leadership, Missional Church, Neighbor Love, Social Sector, Stewardship, Theology, Vocation

Leading around the Potholes- Thoughts on Stewardship Leadership

Last week I shared what I believe are some potholes of stewardship. Today, I would like to offer some reflection about how leadership plays a role in navigating, responding to, and overcoming these potholes. Let me put a few assumptions out there before I begin. My understanding of a leader, is that they lead and guide with the values, mission, and vision of their congregation … Continue reading Leading around the Potholes- Thoughts on Stewardship Leadership

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Palm Sunday Ponderings

Previously, I said that I would add more reflection about some of the days as we travel through Holy Week.  So as promised, here is some pondering about Palm Sunday. In many congregations on this day, people experience the joy and triumph as they join shouts and the singing of “Hosanna.” We hear the Palm Sunday story read (this year from the Gospel of Matthew … Continue reading Palm Sunday Ponderings

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Holy Week fast approaches bringing Questions

A funny thing happened to me this morning. My computer decided it was time. I have been living on borrowed time with that computer, I know. But my laptop today has had enough. I am hopeful that I will be able to access the hard-drive some how, but that’s probably not going to be likely. It’s my own fault for not backing up everything of … Continue reading Holy Week fast approaches bringing Questions

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Change, Church, Cross Sector Collaboration, Leadership, Missional Church, Neighbor Love, Social Sector, Stewardship, Theology, Vocation, Worship

This Week’s Links

Tuesday means that it’s time to share with you some of what I have found interesting in the past week.  This week’s topic categories are:  Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Neighbor Love; Stewardship; Vocation; Worship; and Miscellaneous. I entrust these links to you now, and hope you enjoy them and find them thought-provoking. Church and Ministry Thought & … Continue reading This Week’s Links

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Church, Leadership, Missional Church, Neighbor Love, Theology, Vocation, Worship

Lent, Youth, and Opportunity

The following post is one that I originally wrote for the First Third blog at the invitation of Dr. Terri Elton.  This post offers congregational scenarios and approaches for creating opportunities for youth and youth leadership during the season of Lent. Perhaps there are things here that might be interesting to try for your congregation next year?  I hope you enjoy it, and I share this post here … Continue reading Lent, Youth, and Opportunity

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