https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7jeia-193af2a This sermon looks at Luke’s account of the crucifixion through the lens of Jesus’s rescue of us while we … Continue reading Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Love
The post explores the pastoral role in addressing political matters, emphasizing that everyone, including pastors, is innately political. It argues that pastors speak on issues not to endorse parties but to align society with God’s design for justice and mercy. Faithfully naming God’s truth is central to their calling. Continue reading Why Is My Pastor Being So Political?
An Unexpected Space Sometimes, life surprises us. We think our hearts are already full—overflowing, even—and yet, something happens that makes … Continue reading Room For More
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9aaif-192e80b This sermon looks at Matthew’s account of the Transfiguration and how it moves us to be a people of … Continue reading Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Fulfillment
This poem reflects on the complexity of love in a world that has become divided and harsh. It contrasts past simplicity with current challenges of accepting and loving others, especially those who differ from us. True love requires confronting pain, humility, and the willingness to embrace the difficult, as taught by Christ. Continue reading It Was Easier
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jjs77-192347b This sermon looks at the death of Moses in Deuteronomy 34 as a reminder that we don’t always get … Continue reading Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Longing
Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda recently opened up about how even the biggest wins don’t last forever. Their reflections echo something timeless: the mountaintop is meaningful—but real life is lived in the valley. Continue reading You Can’t Live on the Mountain
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nczvi-1918eb1 This sermon looks at Elijah on Mt. Carmel in 1 Kings 18 and the call for us to make … Continue reading Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Difficult Decisions
🛑 Sabbath is not self-care. It’s resistance.
In a world that runs on burnout, endless scrolling, and outrage, rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s rebellion.
Jesus invites us to opt out of empire one day a week.
Read my latest post: Sabbath as Resistance
#SabbathAsResistance #SpiritualFormation #PunkRockPastor #UMC #SabbathRest #FaithAndCulture Continue reading Sabbath as Resistance
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hvye3-190f395 This sermon looks at Moses experience with God on Mt. Sinai and the gift of revelation that is still … Continue reading Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Revelation
Grace and Recovery 