Jesus calls us all to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, take in strangers, and cloth the naked. He says, “inasmuch as you did it not to the least of these, you did it not to me.” (Matt 25: 35-40). After all, Jesus provided the opportunity to serve when these things were done for him. Was it not Jesus who asked for water at the well? Was it not Jesus who traveled … [Read more...] about Unto The Least of Them – A Call to Serve
God, You’re Pretty Awesome!
A few days ago I was walking around London's Covent Garden, one of my favorite parts of the city, browsing through stalls at the market and looking at Christmas decorations. I decided it was time to head "home" since my host might be wondering about my whereabouts. I reached into my bag for my Oyster card (like a Smartrip card) that would get me on the train; the card was not … [Read more...] about God, You’re Pretty Awesome!
A Taste of the Kingdom of God!
A couple weeks ago, Sligo members did something that made and will make a difference. Even though Festival of Praise has been an annual Sligo event for some fifty years, this time members took more seriously Paul’s words in Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good.” Sligo stepped up to meet a great need at this time of the year, and in so doing set a record … [Read more...] about A Taste of the Kingdom of God!
Navigating the Emotions of the Holidays
So what thoughts are dancing through your mind as Thanksgiving and the holiday come into consciousness? Is it the vibrant reggae trifecta of family, food, and football, or is it the pensive melody of lost love, loneliness or lethargy? If you’ve endured a loss, you know these feelings well. You know how grief rips through your heart, making you feel like life will never be … [Read more...] about Navigating the Emotions of the Holidays
Disconnect to Connect
Some years ago, I spoke at a chapel service for high school students. I asked them, “How many hours do you spend on the phone with someone you are dating or interested in?” Spending hours talking on the phone with a special friend used to be typical. From the answers given to by the young people to my question, it seemed that they spent barely any time talking on the … [Read more...] about Disconnect to Connect