We are a post Pentecostal church. All of us, not just leaders or ministers, or those in ‘apostolic succession’. All those years ago there were more than 100 people in that upper room. Acts 1:15 says there were about 120, and Peter addresses them as ‘Brothers and sisters’, so many more than just the remaining…
“Blah blah blah deconstruction blah blah blah.” – A. Cretan INTRODUCTION Present times demand to dismantle the traditional jubilant celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit that we have long regarded as the “Birthday of the Church.” Leviticus 23:15-16 reads, “Beginning with the day after the Sabbath, the day on which you bring the…
Recently I was challenged to not just write about prayer, but to live it. I have accepted that challenge. The fire that was lit under me has, for all intents and purposes, become a wildfire. My writing has become my clarion call to action in regard to social justice and commentary on the events of…
Life has been very busy of late. Soccer season has started and spring is debating whether or not to come to South Carolina. Life has also been full of anxiety and hardship. Our son has been battling anxiety and it has gotten bad enough that we have had to apply for him to be taught…
By the time this is read, the season of Lent will have come and gone. Easter will be a memory and our lives will roll along towards summer. Most won’t even be giving the next liturgical holy day, Pentecost, a second thought. We will be rolling along in life on our autopilot. But it doesn’t…
I was reading my Pentecost homily from 2012 today (Ironically Pentecost fell on the first anniversary of my ordination). I was amazed at how much has changed and how much has stayed the same in the intervening six years. As for changes, my writing and preaching style have, improved (I hope!). The message of hope…
Sisters and Brothers, “My soul sings the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God our Savior.” The Canticle of Mary – The Magnificat, Gospel of Luke (1:46-55) It is through our Blessed+ Redeemer and Creator that I sing with joy in all that life offers each and everyone one of us, and…
