Thoughts on John Wesley, UMC, life, faith, and anything else!
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Am I Really an Atheist? – Reflection on Psalm 53
Psalm 53:1-6 How Could They? Every so often we read or hear of someone committing a ghastly deed and discover they were active in church. The perpetrator might be a Sunday School teacher, Elder, Administrative Board Chairperson, or even the pastor.
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Craving Justice – Reflection on Psalm 52
Psalm 52 Some Background God rejected Saul as king because of his disobedience. Saul also had a deep paranoia concerning David because he Saul believed David was trying to take the throne from him. Saul wanted David dead. As David ran from Saul, he went to the priests at Nob and requested food and provisions.…
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I have Sinned – Reflection on Psalm 51
Psalm 51:1-19 Oldie but Goodie This Psalm, more than any other, takes me back to my youth. I can almost remember the first time I sang the line, “Create in Me A Clean Heart…Oh God…” I was changed. That song expressed the desire of my heart. Over 30 years later, it still does. Traditionally, the…
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What does God want? – Reflection on Psalm 50
Psalm 50:1-23 Monkey Mind When I read Scripture, sometimes I just don’t understand. My mind might be a thousand miles away. I may be distracted by a concern, something I watched on TV the night before, a sporting event, a song I can’t get out of my head, or a multitude of other thoughts, racing…
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Lenten Devotional
Looking for a Lenten Devotional? My friend Curt and I wrote one. It reflects on the four soils Jesus mentions in Matthew 13. Along with the reflections, there is space for your own thoughts as well as some spiritual practices. You can find more information and get the Kindle or paperback version at: Amazon Listing
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And the Rich will…Die – Reflection on Psalm 49
Psalm 49:1-20 Who hasn’t wondered why good things happen to bad people. We want to believe that good things happen to good people, but reality doesn’t always work out. Good people suffer. Bad people flourish. At least it seems that way.