Knock knock. If it’s a joke, you know what to say: “Who’s there?” But knock knock means something different to different people. Throughout my…
Saints Alive! A Conversation with Maxie Dunnam
This summer, Dr. Maxie Dunnam released a new devotional resource he developed while at home during the initial wave of coronavirus shutdowns. Saints Alive!…
Leading like Ananias: Prominence vs Significance in Pastoral Ministry
“Prominence does not equal significance in the Kingdom of God.” I am not sure who said that first, but whenever I hear it my…
Staring at the Sky: Living after the Ascension
I have always been fascinated by two particular verses in the first chapter of the book of Acts. In Acts 1:10-11 (NLT) we read,…
Unexpectedly: The Holy Spirit around the Globe
I received what was called a local preacher’s license in 1952, when I was only 17 years old. That means I have been at…
Jesus with the Pastor: What God Does with Our Dirt
When I was in seminary, I often traveled long distances by bus. Greyhound used to have a $59 ticket to anywhere in North America.…
El Carácter de un Wesleyano
En estos días se está hablando mucho en mi (ciertamente muy limitado) sector del mundo sobre lo que significa ser wesleyano. En este caso,…
Why Did the Women Disciple the Men?
Back when it was “a different time” – in this case, just 1992 – the pastor warmed up our mens’ Bible study with, “Why…
Julia Foote and the Geography of Witness
What do you know of Zanesville, Ohio? History buffs might enjoy its distinct Y-shaped bridge or explore its history as part of the Underground…
Hope Is Not a Luxury: The Essential Anchor
According to the church calendar, we are in the season of Eastertide which marks the 50 days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost. I like…