A reflection on this famous quote attributed to Nikolaus von Zinzendorf: "Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten."
Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten
One Last Text: A Poem for My Dad
A poem for my dad ...
Holding Onto the Thread
When I was in Florida for my father’s recent hospitalization, death, and funeral, I was holding onto the thread that is described in this poem by William Stafford: The Way It Is | William Stafford There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change. People wonder about what you…
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the last of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on self-control.
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the eighth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on gentleness.
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the seventh of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on faithfulness.
Prayer: A Patched Poem
Prayer: A Patched Poem In the morning, while it is still dark, go to a deserted place. Shut the door. Say nothing to anyone. Be silent before the Lord God. Be silent. Do not occupy yourself with great things. Calm and quiet your soul, like a weaned child with its mother. Be still and know…
How Is It with Your Soul?
Our souls are too important to be neglected. Here is a brief devotion, reflecting on this idea.
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the sixth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on goodness.
It Is Finished!
"It is finished," Jesus said from the cross. But his words mean even more in light of the resurrection.
My Pastoral Ponderings 