Building For The Future

This message was the last before we dedicate our gifts and pledges for our Building For The Future campaign at church. We'll combine our worship services this coming Sunday (a logistical bad dream--not quite a nightmare) and pack the house for a unique worship service. Even in the midst of the present economic fears, it has been exciting to see a church who is forging ahead with courage--not recklessly, but faithfully.

Emerging in May

Gee, I'm just not very good at blogging on a regular basis. Maybe I need to just try for once a week, but that's hard with my erratic schedule. There's a real need to do this, though. Much of what's keeping me going right now is what I've learned and reflected upon through Brian McClaren's latest book, "Everything Must Change". It's challenging me in how I look at the world, others within it, and all such things. I'm grateful for the ways McClaren has given voice to a re-emerging church and the reclaiming of Jesus for those of us interested in truly following. It's not easy, but Jesus never said this would be easy.