Category Archives: Discipleship
Yes, I Shop at the Gap
SAVAR, Bangladesh — The mother stood at the edge of the wreckage, pressing her lips to photos of her two children — Asma, who had worked in a garment factory … Continue reading
42 and The Character of a Methodist
This weekend, I attended the movie, 42. I am barely old enough to remember that as a small child, the doctor’s office in my hometown still had a White and … Continue reading
Responding to Children’s Fears
As we pray for those families and individuals in the Boston, Massachusetts area who are locked in their homes and living with the unknown, we should be prepared for children’s … Continue reading
Thoughts on Violence
Yesterday, the Senate agreed not to make a simple step in the direction of protecting our children. Does it matter that they were Democrats or Republicans or Independents? No. What … Continue reading
Children, Play, and Jesus
Part 5 of 5 Matthew 18.1-7, the pericope of “true greatness” tells us that there is nothing greater than the Kingdom. There is nothing greater than devotion to Jesus Christ. … Continue reading
Children, Play, and Jesus
Part 4 of 5 By our own actions, we can become stumbling blocks for our children… for ALL children. Let me reflect on the Matthew 18.6-7 for a moment. “If … Continue reading
Children, Play, and Jesus
Part 3 of 5 How can we look at the Kingdom through the lens of the simplicity of PLAY? What is it that comes naturally to children? PLAY! What is … Continue reading
Children, Play, and Jesus
Part 2 of 5 Some adults have forgotten what it means to be child-like. Some of us do not want to remember what it means to be child-like – humble, … Continue reading
Children, Play, and Jesus
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ 2He called a child, whom he put among them, 3and said, … Continue reading
