Folks ask me some of the strangest questions. Some are exciting and make me think deeply about the heart of God or human interaction. Some questions are honest inquiries into why the church does certain things – like lent or why are the communion elements covered with the little white[…]
Living Proof…
I live in Kentucky – the bourbon capital of the world. This state is known for other things as well – horses, bluegrass, and depending on who you talk to the home of either the Wildcats or the Cardinals. Kentucky has experienced a huge shift in the last several years.[…]
Making the “mind” Difference
Do you ever have that feeling that everywhere you look there’s a mess? I know I’ve blogged about physical messes before and I promise this time that is not what I’m talking about. I listen to sports radio, it’s one of those mindless exercises that I enjoy while shooting around[…]
The Sun is shining
It’s been raining a lot recently! One of our local news stations reported that Louisville hit a new daily, monthly, and annual rain record this week. That’s a lot of rain! Now, I’m okay with a good rain. There’s something somewhat cathartic in a soaking downpour. However, there’s also something[…]
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[…]
Living Theology
I’m a music kinda guy. I guess it’s due to growing up in a very musical church and family. Early on I was introduced to all kinds of different styles and genres of music. Add to that singing in choirs, ensembles and playing in the band and what you have[…]
Being wet…
I read this quote this week: “help me to receive again my baptism, to live wet every day of my life, as a child of your covenant, set apart, scrubbed clean, & forgiven.” I’ve been thinking a lot about the journey of faith and this thing we call “Christianity”. According[…]
Samson and the Spirit
I had planned to teach on the life of Samson this sunday, but I’m redirecting my thoughts on the lives of Saul and David. It’s quite a switch, I know. I’m hoping to look at both of these men’s interaction with Spirit of God and how they interacted with the[…]
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[…]
Imagine
Last week, I was thinking about dreams and this week, I guess, I’m still thinking about them. On my way to the coffee shop this morning I heard John Lennon’s song Imagine. That one song started me in a playlist of some pretty ultimate songs. So far this morning, I’ve[…]