It seems unreal that a couple of months ago many of us had never heard the word coronavirus.Today, that word dominates much of our conversation, our thoughts, even our actions. I write this as a pastor, not someone with any infectious disease knowledge. You don't need me to tell you to wash your hands. Two... Continue Reading →
Smudge
What are those on your forehead? What are you giving up? Two questions you rarely hear asked except for one day out of the year- Ash Wednesday. A smudge on your forehead or your hand is always a good conversation starter. I love the act of mixing ashes- the oil, the ash under your fingernails, the smudges... Continue Reading →
Kobe
Two phenomenon are on my heart today. The first is celebrity... I can't imagine being thrust on a national stage like Kobe Bryant was as an 18 year old. Would you want the world watching your 18-year old self? He was not a perfect human being, making mistakes along the way. We all have. It's... Continue Reading →
5 Resolutions for the Church in 2020
2020 is here and if you attended a religious community this weekend, you have perfect attendance for the year. Congratulations! A new year brings new opportunity and a chance to reset our priorities and practices. Church folks are busy taking down the Advent and Christmas decorations and thinking about what 2020 might hold. Many are... Continue Reading →
Five Things: Guatemala Trip
Whenever I return from any mission travels, people want to know, "How was the trip?" Even though I practice my elevator speech, it never feels quite adequate enough to fully describe the experience. Earlier this month, 10 of us from Geist Christian Church traveled to Panajachel, Guatamala to work with Porch de Salomon in building... Continue Reading →
You Are Not in Control
Teach us to count our days so that we may have a wise heart Psalm 90:12 It's hard for us to hear isn't it? You are not in control. The control paradox tells us that the more we try to gain control, the less control we actually possess. In many ways, it is fear that causes us... Continue Reading →
Reflections on 9/11: Between Memory and Hope
Chances are good that no one will forget where you were on September 11, 2001 around 8:45 AM Eastern Time. I was at work, at the CareerBuilder.com office in North Atlanta. I had settled into my cubicle, returned email from the previous day and began to prepare for several appointments that I had scheduled for that... Continue Reading →
Finding Time for Interruptions
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer. Simon and those with him tracked him down. When they found him, they told him, “Everyone’s looking for you!” He replied, “Let’s head in the other direction, to the nearby villages, so that... Continue Reading →
Andrew Luck’s Most Important Pass
Professional football is a BIG deal here in Indianapolis. I get it. I spend a good portion of my Saturdays in the Fall riding a roller coaster with the Georgia Bulldogs and watching the SEC. I used to pay very little attention to the NFL, but since moving to Indy I’ve learned if you want... Continue Reading →
