"I'm betting on you," Obama told a rapturous audience in Derry on Sunday afternoon. "I don't believe change comes from the top down. It comes from the bottom up." Change will come "if you believe," Obama declares."When you've got a working majority behind you," he says at another point, "you can't be stopped." Transformation is … Continue reading The Postmodern Politician
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Is anyone surprised?
What's your theological worldview? created with QuizFarm.com You scored as Evangelical Holiness/WesleyanYou are an evangelical in the Wesleyan tradition. You believe that God's grace enables you to choose to believe in him, even though you yourself are totally depraved. The gift of the Holy Spirit gives you assurance of your salvation, and he also enables … Continue reading Is anyone surprised?
From the mouths of babes…
A conversation that brings me joy and gives me hope: Dad, I wish they would stop talking so much about those Iowa caucus things. After all, it's not like it's the final election or anything. But they are important honey. It's the first sign of who might be nominated as the candidates that we will … Continue reading From the mouths of babes…
The Two Earthquakes
I have rarely been accused of being a conservative, but I find that I sometimes resonate with the writings of David Brooks, the "conservative" columnist for the New York Times. His latest column reflecting on the outcome of the Iowa caucuses reflects some of my own thoughts, and I commend it to you this morning. … Continue reading The Two Earthquakes
The possibility…
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author and are in no way reflective of any official or unofficial positions of the Antioch United Methodist Church were the author serves as pastor, nor represent the official teaching of the United Methodist Church. Not long ago I was talking with someone … Continue reading The possibility…
A Last Minute Opportunity
For the past couple of months I have been thinking about and trying to pull together an event on spiritual practices to be held in our church in preparation for Lent. Today a few key things came together, so I am pleased to announce the following event for any who are interested in coming closer … Continue reading A Last Minute Opportunity
Listen To The Children: A Sermon on Matthew 2: 13-23
Click here to read Matthew 2: 13-23 I don’t want to preach this sermon. You see, I find myself this morning still in the throes of Christmas. Yesterday, when I logged on my computer, I looked as always to my Google Talk chat window to see who was online. I saw that my friend Jordon … Continue reading Listen To The Children: A Sermon on Matthew 2: 13-23
I knew that Amazon had everything…
But as I was doing research for the sermon tonight, this is what came up on ASK.com in the sponsored results when I searched on "Death of a Child": I know that these searches are automated, and that both Amazon and Target are fairly ubiquitous in the their online presence, but I think their ad … Continue reading I knew that Amazon had everything…
Preaching on Baptism
I am about to start a series of sermons on baptism, coming especially from the United Methodist perspective. Like all of us I'm sure, I have fallen into the pattern of certain cliches and formulas to "explain" baptism, some of which are helpful, but some are probably less so. SO, I would be interested in … Continue reading Preaching on Baptism
This is wild…
I-440 in Nashville sometimes gets water backups due to clogged drains, but this is amazing.
With love from us…
A Christmas gift for all…
I love Take 6, so y'all enjoy.
Have a rocking Christmas!
A gift for you this Christmas morning.
A Tribute to Dan…
Well since I'm offering tributes, I might well mention Dan as well. He died a couple of weeks ago, but this song is fitting for the season.
A Tribute To Oscar…
I just learned that Oscar Peterson died at age 82. I once had the opportunity to see Oscar live and he was always impressive. Although he had the fastest fingers in jazz, it seems fitting to remember him playing the blues with the Count.
Merry Christmas McKendree…
...from the state and the feds. I reported on this situation early on, but the following letter from Ron Lowrey, District Superintendent of the Cumberland District and a board member at McKendree pretty much describes the situation and the problems ahead. On December 30, 2007, there will be a change in the nursing care services … Continue reading Merry Christmas McKendree…
Sunday’s Christmas Message
Wrestling With the Christmas Blues… A Christmas message from the pastor…. Christmas time is a wonderful time isn’t it? The lights, the colors, and the time with family all add up to great feelings of warmth in our hearts, as we connect with the meaning of our God given lives . . . right? Aren’t … Continue reading Sunday’s Christmas Message
Singer Dan Fogelberg, 56, dies of cancer
NEW YORK - Dan Fogelberg, the singer and songwriter whose hits "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne" helped define the soft-rock era, died Sunday at his home in Maine after battling prostate cancer. He was 56. Singer Dan Fogelberg, 56, dies of cancer - Yahoo! News For many of us who … Continue reading Singer Dan Fogelberg, 56, dies of cancer
Cheap is good…
This is probably more geeky than most folks care about, but there may be some of you out there looking for a cheap, electronic whiteboard option, and this is really cool.
Living With the Reality of ADHD
Every so often, I will run across an article in the news featuring some pundit suggesting that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a sham concocted by a psychiatrists and drug manufacturers with a vested financial interest in keeping folks medicated. Many times these articles bemoan the medicating of our kids, believing that kids are receiving … Continue reading Living With the Reality of ADHD
Only Wonder Understands 