by revnick | Dec 24, 2012 | Reflections
This Advent, Cruxifusion has been posting videos by church leaders from across the country. Short videos that are devotional messages for people to reflect on in this busy season. One day I lugged the camera down to the church and recorded mine. Merry Christmas my...
by revnick | Dec 14, 2012 | Reflections
I miss blogging. I miss reading. I miss feeling relaxed. I haven’t been posting much on this site over the last few months. The reason is simple. Time and energy. I don’t think I’ve ever been so close to burnout in my life. The past few months was...
by revnick | Oct 19, 2012 | Reflections, Words to the Church
I belong to a number of clergy groups on social media where we talk about common issues, ask for ideas, look for support and so on. The groups range in their target audience by age, theology, and denomination. These groups are often great sources for wisdom as well,...
by revnick | Oct 15, 2012 | Reflections
Today is Blog Action Day. This year’s theme is “The Power of We” where bloggers around the world are sharing stories, reflecting on, or whatever they feel about the power of the grassroots movements in their communities and around the world. Very...
by revnick | Sep 6, 2012 | Reflections, Words to the Church
Here’s a pattern in the Bible. It happens over and over again. Life is rough. God intercedes. Life is good. Yes, it’s a simplification, but it’s there. But then life gets rough again. People die. Invaders overtake the land. People are expelled....
by revnick | Sep 3, 2012 | Reflections, Words to the Church
I didn’t preach this past weekend, but we read from the first chapter of James during the service. It’s a passage I love. But here’s the verses that really speaks to me when I think of people out there who say, “I’m spiritual but not...
