Firm Ground or Sinking Sand?

Last Sunday we heard the story of Jesus coming to Jerusalem. Jesus didn’t live in Jerusalem, but he spent the final week of his life in the capital city of Israel. It was customary to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover during the time of Jesus. Passover is the primary covenant between…

On Wednesday night worship during the season of Lent we have been exploring the 23rd Psalm. Last night I spent some with the words “God guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3b. A number of Bethelonians (or is it Bethelites) heard me speak on this passage but I feel led…

My two previous blogposts express the importance of integrity and truth. I want to add another character trait that Jesus lifts up as important for every child of God. Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Meek? Really? We don’t use this word very often and it only…

I saw the picture above, online. I saved it because I resonated with the skill set on the left side (successful people). The more I pondered this sign, the more I wondered if the Bible had anything to say about these things. And so, I dug into my Bible to see what I could find……

I recently read an article that made me shake my head in agreement from a periodical named the Christian Century. The Christian Century is a well-respected Christian journal. No fly-by-night operation here. They do good work. This article is by William Willimon. William Willimon is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church,…

  Last week I shared an article on pastoral leadership styles that need to be avoided. Someone kindly asked me if there is a list for church members?  There is! All of us know the old children’s rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” As you have heard…