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As we began to think about the new year and resolutions that we are sure not to keep for long if at all, I wanted to make Christ United aware of several things on the horizon for early 2013: Through the message on Sunday, December 30th we examined a very interesting account from the prophet…

Prior to Christmas this past year, I struggled with “gifter’s block” (similar to writer’s block, but think gifts rather than words), had to return a gift because it was the wrong size, and been stressed over the thought of getting everything done in time. This was all before Thanksgiving! Anybody with me? So is this…

When I wrote this article, I was enjoying the third and final presidential debate. I hope that everyone at Christ United enjoyed our Hijacked sermon series that focused on our faithful response to American’s political divide as Jesus-followers. The purpose of our conversations were to think critically about our role in our country’s government and political…

“We were made to be courageous.” What does this Casting Crowns lyric mean for us today? The world presents us with so many conflicting messages on how we are supposed to be a family, but I believe that God still has the best of any plans available today. Our families may look very different—from dads,…

In 2007, Bishop Robert Schnase of the Missouri Conference wrote a book titled, “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations;” which became very popular, especially in the United Methodist denomination. One of the five practices that Schnase names as vital for a congregation to be fruitful is “Radical Hospitality.” He writes, “Vibrant, fruitful, growing congregations practice Radical…

This is going to be an awesome adventure! I truly feel that God has been at work behind the scenes orchestrating this moment. Emily, my amazing wife, and I are so excited to get started at Christ Church. This is something that God has been stirring within our heart and soul for well over a…

Mix the articles, books, and blogs I am reading currently. Then sprinkle in the emotions I’ve been feeling during all of the recent (and am sure to feel during future) transition in my life and you get the following thoughts. I am posting these mainly because they will be easier to access here than in…

These days when you hear someone talking about “The Situation,” he or she is normally referring to the ab-tastic, gel-haired, Italian-American character on The Jersey Shore. But I want to tell you about another situation I’ve recently encountered. It all started with a phone call I received at the church one day last week. A…

There’s no doubt that I stay pretty busy. There is always someone to call or see, somewhere to be, something else that needs to be done. Even if it is just the dishes from dinner, there is always a task at hand. With everything that we absolutely have to do, why is it that we…