Don’t quench the Spirit
November 2, 2017
I love the verse in 1st Thessalonians 5:19 that says, “Don’t quench the Spirit.” In other translations it says, “Don’t put the Spirit’s fire out.” I love that! It is…
History of the Protestant Reformation- Part 4 (marriage & priests)
October 26, 2017
Many of you know I love history and can’t resist a good story! I believe understanding our history gives us a fresh perspective on who we are and how far…
History of the Protestant Reformation- Part 3 (Confession)
October 19, 2017
While we were in Europe recently, Marsha and I had an opportunity to attend a service at Notre Dame in Paris, when I noticed the confessional booths with signs posted…
History of the Protestant Reformation- Part 2
October 12, 2017
Last week we looked at the event in history that launched the Protestant Reformation into full gear; Martin Luther nailing his “95 Theses” to the church door at the Castle of…
History of the Protestant Reformation- Part 1
October 5, 2017
What started the Protestant Reformation? We have such a rich history as United Methodists and I believe it is so important for us to learn and understand more about that…
Drum Major Instinct
September 28, 2017
When I was a young man, just 20 years old, I hadn’t yet been to seminary or finished my undergraduate degree when I first began serving a small, country church. I knew nothing about preaching, so I found a few preachers I liked and started reading their books to learn a little theology and also to get ideas for my sermons.
Am I good enough to be loved by God?
September 14, 2017
It was 500 years ago on October 31, 1517 that Martin Luther tacked 95 Theses on the door to the castle in Wittenberg. He didn’t know it at the time…
What to leave in what to leave out?
August 25, 2017
Packing for a trip to the mountains requires a lot of decision making! Often, when we visit Colorado in the fall, it’s still warm enough to wear shorts and short-sleeved…
The best is yet to come
August 1, 2017
You know there’s something exciting about children and the way they dream, and I’ve often wondered, when is it in life that you and I stop having a vision about…
Do I own my things or do my things own me?
July 8, 2017
After a weekend full of repairs around the house including the roof, washing machine, car and mowing the grass, a friend once commented to me, “You know Bob, sometimes I’m…
