It’s the Middle of Winter, But We’re Getting Ready for Easter
Bitterly cold temps froze much of the country this week, as snow caused closures in several East Coast cities. Even though we in the United States are still dealing with the cold, …
What Is Your Defining Story?
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among…
A Mirror and a Self-Portrait
Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. And they clothed him in a…
A Recovering Pharisee?
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not…
Who Do You Belong To?
So they watched him and sent spies who pretended to be honest, in order to trap him by what he said. … So they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you are right in what …
Pictures to Use During Holy Week
Under the Resources section, I've uploaded several pictures that may be helpful for preachers and teachers to use during Holy Week. I've numbered the photos and include a brief…
Jesus Heals The Man Born Blind at the Pool of Siloam
Last February I was in the Holy Land filming the video for The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. I filmed a segment at the Pool of Siloam where Jesus sent the blind man to…
Pictures to Use With The Way
Under the Resources section, I've uploaded several pictures that may be helpful for preachers and teachers focusing on Jesus' ministry in Galilee. You'll find photos of: The…
The Baptism of Jesus
Many of you are studying The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus, this Lenten season. I thought I would include in today's post a few words about a picture of the Jordan…
Remembering Your Baptism in the Shower
Seven years ago I preached a sermon on baptism and invited the congregation at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection to remember their baptism every morning when they…