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changing lives faith

What is the Trinity?

Great question. I had the great opportunity to talk about the trinity with a group of young adults at a Sunday morning small group taster this morning hosted by the Couples in Christ class which meets at 9:00 AM at Resurrection. I tried to touch on what what it means to be a theologian, the […]

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faith question and response

Rules for Fasting?

I received an email question from a member of the congregation yesterday with a great question about fasting. Some questions that I received included: What are the “rules” for our Methodist tradition of fasting? Do I not eat at all for the 24 hour day? Do I not eat from sun up to sun down? […]

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church faith question and response

Good News for All

Last week I posted on Christianity and Other Religions and included my thoughts about how to best respond to someone of another faith. I want to follow up on some of the conversation that I have had via the comments and emails on my assertion that it is more important to share the good news […]

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church faith kansas

A Provocative Billboard

It is hard to miss this billboard on I-35 just outside of Emporia, KS. I do not think that it is the most helpful way to connect people with Christ. However, I think that there may be a few people who would respond to this type of invitation. I think that one of the least […]

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church faith question and response

Christianity and Other Religions

I had a great breakfast at First Watch with Scott on Tuesday morning. He wanted to talk about an experience in which he felt that a church leader depreciated Christianity in relationship to other religions of the world. The relationship between Christianity and other religions is a topic that I find to be quite complex. […]

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faith ministry worship

Seeing Gray – Wrap Up (6 of 6)

At the beginning of 2008, we started a conversation around the sermon series Seeing Gray: Faith Morality and Politics in a Black and White World at Resurrection. You can see my video responses to each of the sermon themes at these links: Where Faith and Politics Meet – Week 1 Bridges and Wedges – Week […]

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changing lives faith

Lydia Circle

Last night, I had the opportunity to meet with the women of the Lydia Circle of the United Methodist Women. This is a wonderful group of women who meet on the fourth Monday of each month. They invited me to visit their group so that they could get to know one of their pastors. I […]

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faith ministry

A Vision for America – Seeing Gray (5 of 6)

I invite you to join the conversation for the sermon series Seeing Gray: Faith Morality and Politics in a Black and White World at Resurrection: Post your video responses or opinions at the Seeing Gray YouTube Channel. Join the conversation with Adam Hamilton around the topics in this series. Week 5 – Invitation Week 5 […]

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changing lives faith ministry

Grief is Like…

Last night, I had an amazing time with the grief support group at Resurrection. The group normally work through the GriefShare curriculum, and is great community. I was invited to lead the group for one evening. The Holy Spirit was really at work as the ideas for the evening came together that afternoon and really […]

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faith leadership

I Have a Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr.

I watched Martin Luther King Jr.’s entire I Have A Dream speech for the first time this morning. I have seen and heard portions before, but today was the first day that I heard it all. Thanks to Cool People Care for the link.

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church faith ministry

Stage Five: When Christians Grow Up – Seeing Gray (4 of 6)

I invite you to join the conversation for the sermon series Seeing Gray: Faith Morality and Politics in a Black and White World at Resurrection: Post your video responses or opinions at the Seeing Gray YouTube Channel. Join the conversation with Adam Hamilton around the topics in this series. Week 4 – Invitation Week 4 […]

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faith life question and response

Married to a Muslim

Brenda, a member of the Resurrection community has a child who is married to a Muslim. I saw her this past weekend and she asked about the best way for her faithful response. Should she witness to her child’s spouse? How should she react to the interfaith marriage? These are great questions, Brenda. My first […]