Psychiatry? Is Psychiatry going to solve our problems with Satan, demons and demon possession? It’s about time! But how? Medication? Electroconvulsive therapy? Psychoanalysis? Jungian Analysis? Oh, maybe one of the forms of behavioral therapy? So many options. While Dr. Girgis … Continue reading
Sometimes I think if I hear another person announce, — “We need more discipling in our church! These people have never been taught what it really means to be a Christian. We’ve got to start telling them!”— Or, “Discipleship – … Continue reading
I made a mistake – When I saw the title of this book, I thought it would be a frontal attack on all the politicians and political pundits who shout “Fake News!” at any idea they want to discredit and … Continue reading
I recall as a young person in church classes, I was told it was important to have a daily “quiet time.” As I recall that instruction, it was always offered to me in terms of “read your bible and prayer … Continue reading
How much screen time have you had during the last two months? Is it up from a year ago? For most of us it probably is. Why? Does it have anything to do with the pandemic we are all facing … Continue reading
Several years ago when our church class began discussing spiritual practices/disciplines I began sending out a weekly email to help us have a context for our thinking about practices and how these relate to formation and discipleship. Over time other … Continue reading
As we move toward the beginning of Lent in two days, I want to share a couple of things with you this morning. First – In August I began posting short reflections on the week’s lesson from the International Sunday … Continue reading
Allow me a moment the Christmas Day to share a few words from the sermon “The Face in the Sky” by Frederick Buechner. You can find the full text of the sermon at https://www.frederickbuechner.com/blog/2019/12/24/weekly-sermon-illustration-the-face-in-the-sky Those who believe in God can … Continue reading
Today, December 10, is the anniversary of the death of Thomas Merton. Merton has been a leading voice on spirituality, contemplation and our encounter with the world since at least 1948 with the publication of his autobiography, The Seven Storey … Continue reading
One of the email Advent devotionals I received this week instead of focusing on the usual Advent theme of “coming” had a thought on “construction.” I received this from Franciscan Media – Your Daily Minute Meditation – Advent Is Construction … Continue reading
