As the winter has turned to spring in Kansas, I have been reflecting on faith and its comparison to various things in nature. This is the first in a series of posts on this topic. An evergreen tree is always green no matter what the season. This type of faith would be constant regardless of […]
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Speedlinking – April 30, 2010
Reflections on saying farewell at My See You Later. New Website for Church Leaders Highlights 20-Plus Religion Sites I was inspired by technology fast Friday A great Job Opening 😉
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Can I spend my life without being offended?
While I don’t know much about the author or the book in question, I was intrigued by his comments. What is your response?
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An Online Cartographer
I was recently interviewed for this article in Church Production Magazine. You can find it here and an excerpt below: Meet the Cartographers | Andrew Conard of Resurrection Online There is no map for online ministry. Like cartographers, those exploring ministry using online tools are having to write their own. One of these new digital […]
As Pastor of Resurrection Online, I am currently working with leaders to launch micro churches where someone gathers 10 to 20 people to worship together with Resurrection Online and continue to grow, give and serve as a community together. This would be an opportunity to be a missionary to your neighbors. Check out this video […]
Cokesbury, Abingdon Press and UMR Communications each have long histories. How much of a future do they have? I recently read an article that referenced this video put together by a publishing company. What are your thoughts, feelings or opinions on the future of Methodist publications?
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Vacation – Blog Break
While I just had an unannounced blog break, I am on vacation this week and will resist the urge to post anything here until at least next Monday. I hope you enjoy the quiet here at Thoughts of Resurrection.
I really enjoy my local True Value hardware store, Dobbels. The employees are knowledgeable and helpful. As the winter was turning into spring, I went in looking for a solution on my extension cord for our mower. You see, I had sliced it when shoveling our sidewalk in the winter. It was under the snow […]
One of the questions that I continue to consider as Pastor of Resurrection Online is how the sacraments are made available to those that worship online. I recently ran across one take on this subject from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Visit http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/innews/699.shtml and scroll down to find “The Sacraments via Electronic Communication.” […]
A few weeks ago, we were invited in staff chapel to reflect on the cross with a small group of fellow staff. I enjoy being in conversation with those with whom I work about theology. I don’t always take the time that I need in reflection with my colleagues, so I was particularly blessed by […]
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How does God lead us individually?
God leads us through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is active speaking directly to us, through the community of faith, in friends, neighbors or people that we may not even know. How do you find that God leads you? I recently met with a congregant who shared some deep questions with me. I asked […]
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Easter Break
As you may have noticed, I had a bit of an unannounced Easter break here on the blog. I should be back to regular posts these days. On a fun note, Nicole and I stopped by the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture on Saturday and picked up a bunch of tomato plants for transplant. […]
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