For the June/July Hilltop Newsletter, I spoke to the idea of how the United Methodist Church sees itself in terms of three key words and values: global, unified, and inclusive. I lamented that we were approaching a time when we might need to pick two. Rethinking that a little, I wonder if we are not … More Global, United, Inclusive: Pick Two – An Update
1st Corinthians 12: Verses 4–7: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the … More Gifts of the Spirit
I was in the Army for over twenty years. Building acronyms was part of what the Army did. Instead of saying someone was “absent without leave” we said they were AWOL, most often pronounced “A-Wall.” Old timers might spell it out “A-double u-oh-el.” VUCA is an acronym. On the negative side it means: volatility, uncertainty, … More Transforming VUCA to Building the Kingdom — Pastor Musings — April, 2016
Psalm 118:24: (New Revised Standard Version) “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936), English writer, journalist and Christian apologist. When I step out before you … More Happiness Doubled by Wonder — November, 2015 Musings
Jesus says in Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life” (ESV). Paul writes in Philippians 4: 6 “do not be anxious about anything” (ESV). Our theme at Hilltop, where I serve the people of Sandy, Utah, in October, 2015 was “Let your faith be bigger than your fear.” Great … More A Scarlet Letter
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