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  • brokenness grief Justice Ministry Preaching
    Preaching for the Governor… and Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, Reuters…

    Preaching for the Governor… and Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, Reuters…

    was prepared for yesterday (Sunday, February 18, 2018) to be a “different” kind of Sunday, given the recent tragedy in our community.  We’d already modified the service to address the myriad questions and emotions, to honor the dead, and to comfort the hurting.  We were prepared for larger crowds, knowing…

    February 19, 2018
  • Death Faith Jesus Sermon
    “Wounded” – A sermon on 2/18/18 for First Church Coral Springs, following the 2/14/18 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

    “Wounded” – A sermon on 2/18/18 for First Church Coral Springs, following the 2/14/18 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

    “By his wounds we are healed.”

    February 18, 2018
  • Church Ministry United Methodist Vision
    The Church I long for…

    The Church I long for…

    What type of Church are you longing for?

    February 17, 2018
  • brokenness Death evil
    Coddling Evil

    Coddling Evil

    Yesterday, in a brief conversation with a colleague, reflecting on the recent tragedy in our community, she asked, “Why do we coddle evil?”  

    February 16, 2018
  • brokenness Death Kingdom of Heaven Ministry
    What broke him?

    What broke him?

    Yesterday, Nikolas Cruz entered the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL – a school he was expelled from – murdering seventeen innocent victims and injuring at least fourteen others.  The press is already reporting there were “red flags” – expulsion, social media posts, strange behaviors, etc. …

    February 15, 2018
  • Lent Life Spirituality Uncategorized
    Two Essential Elements

    Two Essential Elements

    According to Scripture, humans are composed of two essential elements – carbon and spirit.  Carbon appears on the Elemental Table.  Spirit doesn’t.  

    February 14, 2018
  • brokenness Character Identity Sex and Sexuality Uncategorized
    More Than Objects

    More Than Objects

    Anyone whose lived in Florida for long, and traveled on I-75, will recognize the billboard pictured above.  Though the signs have been changed, the billboards, like the one above, adorned the Interstate for years and years.  I’ve passed those billboards countless times. I assume the photos imply beautiful women can…

    December 1, 2017
  • brokenness Prayer
    Brutiful

    Brutiful

    My morning began with a text from a good friend shaken by the shootings in Las Vegas.  At this point, the news reports 58 killed and over 500 injured by a lone gunmen with unknown motives. Brutal. Moments ago, I listened to a radio report, saying conditions in Puerto Rico…

    October 2, 2017
  • Change
    Welcome to the New Normal…For Now…

    Welcome to the New Normal…For Now…

    Hurricane Irma blew through South Florida on Sunday, September 10.  While many throughout Florida suffered major storm damage, Coral Springs was mostly just inconvenienced. Some were without power for a few days.  Some had damage to trees, fences, and pool screens.  Some lost internet and cable.  There were hurricane shutters…

    September 25, 2017
  • Faith
    Hoping for the best.  Prepared for the worst.  Praying, no matter what happens.

    Hoping for the best. Prepared for the worst. Praying, no matter what happens.

    All we can do, now, is wait. Hurricane Irma – a historically strong, potentially-catastrophe-causing storm – is heading this way.  All forecasts indicate that Southeast Florida, where I live, is very likely the target.  Maybe not.  Likely so. For now, all we can do is wait We’ve purchased hurricane supplies.…

    September 7, 2017
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