On a dance floor, I usually feel self-conscious, awkward, and out of place. Maybe some of you can relate. I think growing up in a denomination officially opposed to dancing didn’t help my confidence. One of our youth directors tracked the school dances and quizzed us about our plans, warning us dancing was a gateway […]
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Before the clouds carried Jesus away, the disciples asked, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” Lord, are you going to send the Roman colonizers back to Italy? Jesus, are you going to permanently kick the money changers out of the Temple? God, when will we find the high […]
Last week, as soon as the 8:10am service ended, I raced across the chancel to speak to Phil, Anna, Mary Kay and Louis before they could get away. Did I run over to rejoice “with exceedingly great joy” that our campaign was going so well? (Matthew 2) Did I rush over to make a point […]
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