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Answering the Call
This past Sunday, in my first message at my new appointment, I preached on Genesis 12 which is the account of God calling Abram to leave his country, his kin, and his father’s house to go to the land that … Continue reading
Stepping Out of the Boat
Nine years ago, I preached my final sermon at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, DE. I had served there for nine years as Youth Pastor/Associate Pastor. That final sermon was from the story of Jesus walking on water in … Continue reading
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On The Move (or, I’ve Been Reappointed)
On Sunday, February 7th I announced that the Bishop was re-appointing me from my current ministry to Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, DE beginning July 1, 2019. (For non-United Methodist, Clergy ‘itinerate’ and are deployed through the leadership of … Continue reading
Advent: The Christ Candle
*A week or so late, but I wanted to post.* Over the past four weeks, we have been in the season of Advent. Advent is not a countdown to Christmas, but a season of waiting, expectation, and self-examination as we … Continue reading
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Fourth Sunday of Advent: Peace
Through our Advent Journey, we have practiced a rhythm of watching and waiting by looking at God’s faithfulness, God’s love, and the joy that God brings us. This morning we light the fourth candle, the Candle of Peace. Our scripture … Continue reading
Joy- The Third Sunday of Advent
(A brief reading I wrote for worship this past Sunday as we lit the third Advent Candle) Advent Week 3: Joy On the first week of Advent, we lit the candle of Faith as we put our trust in God … Continue reading
LOVE: Week Two of Advent
We are in the second week of Advent. Last week, we lit the candle of Hope as we heard that Jesus’ return brings us hope in the midst of despair. This morning, we hear from the prophet Malachi: “I will … Continue reading
