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Fog it up!

I know I'm supposed to be against fog machines in church. 

But it's almost Transfiguration Sunday. And what's so bad about experiencing worship? 

Don't ask what got into me, but I wrote Sunday's sermon on Monday morning. That's the upcoming Sunday on the previous Monday, not the other way around. As I was reading and writing, I kept thinking about the cloud that covered Jesus and his disciples. 

AI-generated with the prompt: A cartoon illustration of a United Methodist pastor adjusting a fog machine during worship rehearsal, thought bubble showing Moses, Elijah, and Jesus glowing on the mountain. The sanctuary is quiet and empty, with soft light and fog creating a holy atmosphere. Gentle humor that captures sermon prep, imagination, and holy curiosity.

I've seen pastors use cheap mountain top backdrops. Some bring ladders to worship to talk about mountain-top experiences. And I know the preaching world if full of corny mountain-climbing illustrations. 

So, what's wrong with a fog machine?

I mean, if I was Catholic or Eastern Orthodox, wouldn't I be used to smoke in worship?

Stay blessed...john

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