Joy and I decided to stay in Kentucky this year for vacation. We had planned to head south and spend time on the Florida beaches that we love. COVID spikes invited other plans and to say we were disheartened is an understatement. I know plenty of people who have kept[…]
Revival?
“I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold[…]
Today is unlike any other day…
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a post (something I’m hoping to remedy), and there are plenty of reasons for that – none of which are exciting stories. But as I prepare to begin a new season of life and ministry, I’m finding a pull back to writing and[…]
What I’m learning from Insomnia
Anyone who has spent any real time with me knows that I have had a long relationship with insomnia. I’ve always been a light sleeper and I can remember waking up to noises even back in middle school. In College this waking up became a bigger issue and I started[…]
More from Lennon…
The last couple days have been a blessing and a stretch. I left Monday morning for a 2 day residency retreat in Leitchfield KY at the UMC Camp (LOUCON). If you have been around me at all the last several weeks, you know that this was not something I was[…]
Praying for the Blessing
With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. – Psalm 119:58 I’ve been reading the Psalms a lot recently and every time I do, I find some little nugget that causes me to pause. Some of these pauses are short lived but every now and then[…]
Doubt: Evil in the world and God, doubt, questions, worry, evil
For 3 weeks now, our world has had a front row seat for a horrendous event – the earthquake of Japan has become a rallying cry for humankind. There are millions of different voices all screaming for some hope in the midst of such a tragedy. Some use humor as[…]
A picture worth living for…
I taught confirmation last evening and brought along a photo from our wedding day. Now, we were married almost 13 years ago, so somethings have changed in that photo. The biggest change is actually my hair! I totally had the “Chandler Bing” from Friends style to my now infamous spikey[…]
What is salvation?
I’m going to tell an embarrassing story. I’m sure my sister will not be pleased with this story but I actually feel the embarrassment is on me not her. Growing up my family had a pool. Most folks not from Florida ask me all the time if we grew up[…]
a really big bandaid, brokenness
My sons love bandaids! If they pinch their fingers or fall down and have even the slightest scratch, there is only one fix! A Bandaid is always needed to make the tears go away. I’ve seen them walk up with the smallest amount of red showing on their little cut[…]