Bethlehem, children, Christmas, church, Live Nativity, Luke, postmodern, Seminary, The Barn

The Christmas Story-a Less Digital Story

The Barn is an emergent Faith Community in the Allentown/Lehigh Valley area of PA, and I served as their Student Pastor from 2007-2008 during my last year of seminary.  I love the way they used media and technology to convey the Good News of the Gospel, and Dave K. and crew have done it again! … Continue reading The Christmas Story-a Less Digital Story

Celebrating Christmas, Christmas, church, Comedy, homeless, Humor, Jesus, poverty

That’s What He Said–Jesus is a Liberal Democrat

During the Colbert Report on Comedy Central on Dec. 16th, 2010, Stephen Colbert did a segment on Jesus as a Liberal Democrat. Though it's certainly meant to be comedy, there is a lot of truth in it. I found it interesting, and wanted to share. What do you think? “If this is going to be… Continue reading That’s What He Said–Jesus is a Liberal Democrat

Celebrating Christmas, Christmas, Lovefeast, Lovefeast Buns, Luke

Sermon for 7-25-10 "Not Quite What Was Planned" Christmas In July, Favorite Things Summer Worship Series

Sermon for 7/25/10 "Christmas in July" Favorite Things Worship Series Luke 2:1-20; Isaiah 9:2-7 "Not Quite What Was Planned" Some weeks just don't go as planned.  Have you ever had one of those?  On Thursday afternoon your TO DO List from Monday is not even half finished, and you can't find the things you have… Continue reading Sermon for 7-25-10 "Not Quite What Was Planned" Christmas In July, Favorite Things Summer Worship Series

Christmas, Miller, Raleigh

Merry Christmas From the Miller Haus 2009-10

Hi Everyone,so since today's the 12th Day of Christmas, I must get out my "Christmas Card" today.  I'm only late after the 12th Day of Christmas... so here it is.  We've started the tradition of making a "Miller Haus Christmas Comic", and this is the 2009-10 edition.  Enjoy!  Here's wishing you and your family a… Continue reading Merry Christmas From the Miller Haus 2009-10

Christmas, Christmas Eve, John, Lovefeast, Luke

Congregational Lovefeast "Candle Talk" 2009

This is my short "Candle Talk" from the 2009 Congregational Christmas Eve Lovefeast at Raleigh Moravian Church.  It was held on Sunday, Dec. 20th at 7pm.  The Scripture text was: Luke 2:1-20.So the story goes...The night was much like tonight--cold and dark--it was Christmas Eve.[1]  The children were in bed fast asleep from a long… Continue reading Congregational Lovefeast "Candle Talk" 2009