I'm not a coffee drinker, but if Jesus were to ask me if I'd like to have a cup with him, of course, I'd say, "Sure."  You might call that smooching up to the boss.  I might say, "So?  Look which boss it is." There's no need to worry, though.  I doubt Jesus even likes coffee; he never did anything miraculous with water and coffee.  Still, if you have not seen Coffee With Jesus you need to.  I love when people can stab the shallow...

The last post showed me how run-of-the-mill my office is.  But!  At least I do not have to worry about designing, printing and hanging a sign in our church like this one. Say hello to the fishy chur...

++If you are reading by email or news reader, click here to view the video.++ Well, our church office recently received a new framed copy of our mission statement.  Are you suggesting this office is cooler than mi...

I came across this picture recently and wanted to share it.  Not because I want you to give me your political opinion.  I have my own, right now.  Nothing is a straight-forward as most people would want us to think.  Many of the issues we are facing are too complex to suggest so.  So, again, this is not about your rant for the day.  The reason why I am sharing this is because it involves something my Disciple II group brought...

Here is what I sent the church this morning: AnotherNote, December 14, 2011 There are a couple of things in there you might appreciate even if you're not associated with our church.  Let me know what you thi...

Believe me; I know what Christmas is really about.  The most meaningful Christmas hymn is Emmanuel.  You're probably thinking of Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel.  That's nice, too.  But this is the one I'm thinking of: At Christmas we celebrate that God is indeed with us!  That is a Merry Christmas. We've got that cleared up. Now, I can show you this because it's pretty funny:...

When I was growing up, Christmas was my favorite holiday. Of course, that made me like every other kid. I will confess: It was about the gifts. There were other things that made Christmas time nice: houses covered with lights; school Christmas parties; Dickens on the Strand; and Christmas vacation. If one of those things were to be left out I would always feel like I was missing something, that Christmas just was not Christmas. What I have learned, though,...

I think I may have offended 90% of all Christians yesterday. Yes, I am exaggerating.  I don't even know 90% of all Christians.  And 90% of all Christians didn't even hear me yesterday.  Still, I am going to stand with the 10% on this one. Now, any other preacher or blogger would tease you to make you want to listen to the audio.  Me?  I'll just tell you what I said and hope, pray, wish, dream and imagine what it would be like if...

This is for those of you who do not understand the mind of a procrastinator.  Our--we procrastinators-- idea of time looks similar to this clock.  You might think your favorite procrastinator is not doing anything until the last minute.  That is untrue.  Chances are you may only know of one thing your procrastinator has due in ten minutes.  More than likely they have been working on other things they have been putting off. There...

It is official. I have submitted my application for graduation in May--May 12th to be exact. So, we are now in countdown mode. I won't give you the it's-been-a-long-time-coming speech, just yet (But it has been!). Right now I just want to give you an open invitation. I do not know exactly what we will be doing that day, but I do know it will be a celebration. If you think you are going to be in the Dallas area, come and celebrate with us. I will save...

It has been said that Run DMC changed rap music.  They told us to walk this way.  Now, I know that does not mean a whole lot to some of you, but have some respect!  Please do not make me wish that your Christmas fruitcake bowl will runneth over. If Run DMC changed the rap world and The United Methodist Church says it is called to make disciples for the transformation (change) of the world, it stands to say that the two should come together. ...

As you sit in church this Sunday, I know you will think of me.  Your liturgist or preacher will stand and invite you to turn to your Gospel reading of the day.  Some of you will be invited to stand with your reader because of the Gospel reading.  Maybe you will follow along in your Bible or close the book and listen.  Either way, this week you will hear these profound, spiritually enlightening and inspiring words: John 1:6 There was...

I have found the meaning of life.  And, now, you can know what it is, too!  After searching and contemplating for years, we can finally know what the point of it all is--like when I figured out the lyrics to the intro to Mr. Belvedere. Now, do not delay.  Follow this link to see the meaning of life: The Meaning of Life. You are welcome.  ...

Good News!  Good News! Yesterday I preached on the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; our text was from Mark 1. I was also able to avoid every temptation to include a "Good News! Good News!" impersonation of Roscoe P. Coltrane.  God is good. We all hear bad news.  It is everywhere.  We are reminded, though, that God has good news for us.  Maybe we just need to hear God's good news again.  That is what the Christmas...