Don’t Worry; Be Present

Aug 24, 2009 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Jer. 33-34; Ps. 74; 1 John 5 1 John 5:12-15 My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God’s Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then...

Next Steps

Aug 18, 2009 | Leading the Church, Methodism

Trinity UMC is sitting on a multi-stage rocket. We are ready to launch into the next major phase of life as a congregation. But there are several options as to how best to proceed. I’ve got several fuses in my hand, but I’m trying to discover which of...

Stepping Forward

Aug 18, 2009 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Jer. 26,35-36; John 20 Jeremiah 26:24  But in Jeremiah’s case, Ahikam son of Shaphan stepped forward and took his side, preventing the mob from lynching him. OBSERVATIONS: Sometimes, preaching can get you killed. Allies become necessary, even if they...

Looking without Seeing

Aug 12, 2009 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Jer. 10-12; John 14 John 14:23-24 “Because a loveless world,” said Jesus, “is a sightless world. If anyone loves me, he will carefully keep my word and my Father will love him—we’ll move right into the neighborhood! Not loving me...

Restoration

Aug 3, 2009 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Nah. 1-3; John 5 Nahum 2:2 God has restored the Pride of Jacob,    the Pride of Israel. Israel’s lived through hard times.    He’s been to hell and back. John 5:25-27 “It’s urgent that you get this right: The time has arrived—I mean...