“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Sometimes in Scripture you read the phrase “the fear of the Lord.” … Read More
“Lord, teach us to pray.” Can you relate to this plea? I know I can. Over nearly 40 years of following Jesus, I have tried different methods and disciplines for … Read More
I spent my middler year of seminary at the theological college in Oxford. While there I got to travel around quite a bit and as a young, gung ho seminarian … Read More
Yesterday Bryon officiated at the wedding of his youngest niece. The whole family as well as their friends and guests gathered in a barn near Millersylvania State Park for the … Read More
One of the ways Christians have meditated on Scripture over the years is by putting yourself in the place of the people in the stories. Maybe you’ve done this as … Read More
There are three traditions about this particular Sunday in the church year. The first is that it is unofficially known as “Low Sunday” because many who showed up for Holy … Read More
There is a long tradition of mysticism in Christianity. It is a river that runs deep through the centuries and has been practiced by men, women and children from every … Read More