Colossians 3:12 NRSV 12As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Have you noticed the shift? There has been a shift as vaccinations have taken hold among our population. The shift I am referring to is the shift from external mandate to internal responsibility – but responsibility to whom? I have tried …

I ordered a new desk just before Christmas. It was an L shaped desk that was more streamlined than my old one and it had a part of it that could be raised and lowered so that I could either sit or stand at it. When I ordered it, the delivery date was only a week or so away. Four …

Acts 4:33 NRSV With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. If you have been in worship with us recently, you know that I am seeing the resurrection almost everywhere I look these days. The theme of “death to new life” is resonating through every pore …

One of my favorite resurrection stories is about Thomas. Before you say it, let me correct you. He isn’t doubting Thomas; rather, he is absent Thomas. He just wasn’t there the first time the resurrected Jesus showed up and made himself known to the disciples. The good news in the story is “it’s ok” because Jesus came back and appeared …

One of my favorite movies is Forrest Gump. I love the historical imagery but I particularly like the tension between free will and predestination that is woven throughout the movie. At one point Lieutenant Dan askes Forrest, “Have you found Jesus yet, Gump?” His response, “I didn’t know I was supposed to be looking for him, sir.” Sometimes we get comfortable in our …

Jesus said, “For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve…” The last week of March always has a special place with its own meaning in the life of Peachtree City UMC no matter how horrible the storms of life may be. That week is one of the two weeks we rally together to serve meals …

Seasons come and seasons go. Winter ends. Spring begins. Lent will end. Easter will begin. As we turn the corner into Holy Week next week, we are approaching the Easter season. I am so ready for the Easter shout to become MY SHOUT! I have never yearned as much for gathered worship in all my life. Join with me in …

I recently cleaned out my garage. To spare myself some embarrassment, I’m not going to tell you how long it had been. Let’s just say, “It’s been a while.” I was amazed at the cruft and junk that I had accumulated in that space I pass through on the way in and out of my home. So many little things that …

Long ago, my wife Shannon and I lived in Houston, Texas. It was where we bought our first home. It is where our daughter was born. We have many good memories from our days in the land of bluebonnets. There is one memory that is not so good. A cold front fell far south. Freezing temperatures gripped the land just …

Isaiah 42:9 See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare;      before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Forgive my poor grammar but I knew that title would get your attention. We all WANT to know “what’s gonna happen” to our lives, our loves, and our world. Such knowledge is sought to …