Category Archives: Faith
Eat My Flesh and Drink My Blood
No…it’s not the newest title in the Twilight series or some new horror movie. It’s part of this week’s text from John 6:51-58. Here is a piece of that passage- “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh … Continue reading
Book Review: Simple Spirituality
One of the most recent books that I’ve read is Simple Spirituality by Christopher Heuertz. Heurtz is the International Director of Word Made Flesh, which is a community who ministers to the poorest of the poor around the world. I … Continue reading
Seven Pounds for Holy Week
This past Sunday, Andrea and I watched the Will Smith movie, “Seven Pounds,” while Abbie took her afternoon nap. It wasn’t a movie I particularly wanted to watch, but I was intrigued by it’s storyine, especially since we are in … Continue reading
Thoughts on John 12:20-33
I will be preaching this Sunday at our 9:30 and 11:07 worship gatherings. Since it’s the season of Lent, I often follow the lectionary for the scripture. This Sunday, the selected reading is John 12:20-33. It is a passage where … Continue reading
The Honest Golfer
Have you heard the news (ok, sports news) story about J.P. Hayes? (If not, read it here) Hayes is a golfer a Q School, which is where golfers attempt to qualify for the PGA Tour. Q School is an intense … Continue reading
Changing Paradigms
When I graduated from Commodore Perry High School, one of our speakers spoke about changing paradigms. Back then, I really didn’t know what a paradigm was, but now I have a better understanding of it. A paradigm is a model … Continue reading
Moses and Mind-Bending Drugs
So I don’t really recommend using mind-bending narcartics to create a more intense spiritual experience. Evidently, at least one scholar believes that Moses was high and in a mind-altared stated when he heard God’s voice in the burning bush. You … Continue reading
Thanks Mr. Lewis!
I always enjoy reading C.S. Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia are one of my favorite book series. I have read some of Lewis’ other writings, but not as much as I would like to. About 2 years ago, Andrea and … Continue reading
Exiled Community 