Last Wednesday before our discipleship classes at Bethel, I had several folks ask about our church’s Maundy Thursday service. They wanted to know specifically what “Maundy” meant. After explaining the meaning behind the Latin word for “commandment,” and Jesus’ words to His disciples recorded in the Gospel of John 13:34 — “A new commandment I give…
Palm Sunday, Providence & My Friend, Appendicitis!
I knew it. I just knew it. There was no mistaking the signs this time. Twice bitten, once shy! On Saturday afternoon, the day before the start of THE busiest week of the Church Year for a Christian Pastor, my dear friend, appendicitis, came calling once again. Once again? Yes, once again! Less than 16…
Weekend 7: John 3:16, Gay Ordination & Leadership
What do John 3:16, Gay Ordination, and Leadership have in common? They have all been in the news this week. It’s been a while since I have written a “Weekend 7” post. To be exact, my last such post was published on July 30, 2011 (that one doesn’t count as part of today’s seven). How…
Twitter, Tweets & Teaching an Old Guy New Tricks
Twitter, the social media phenomenon, turned seven on Thursday. In terms of technology, seven years is a lifetime. Seven years ago, my phone wasn’t smart, I had not entered the blogosphere and, I hadn’t heard of the Twitterverse. Fast foward to 2013. It seems like everyone has a Twitter account, whether they use it or…
Stomp on Jesus — Yes! Stomp on Mohammed — No Way!
As a native Floridian now living in New Mexico, I am often asked (was again just today) whether or not I miss Florida. Apart from my family and the close proximity to water, there is not much that I miss about the Sunshine State. I definitely don’t miss the humidity. And, I don’t miss the…