Dear Caldwell, In the narthex entrance to our sanctuary of the door with the ramp is a painting that has always captured me. It pictures Jesus on a ridge high above a large city. His head is bowed and turned to the side as he looks down on the city. It may be Jerusalem he …
Dear Caldwell, Throughout this week, I will be posting readings and the such offered to help as we walk these seven days with Christ, seeking more of the Mind and Heart of Christ in order to be his Body. Today, I start with two items from yesterday’s rich and full worship service – the words …
Dear Caldwell, Put on your best marching shoes. It’s almost Palm Sunday. Come Sunday, grab a palm and help us usher in the holiest week of the year. It is, of course, a week of highs and lows for people of faith. In those swings from high to low to high again we are given …
Dear Caldwell, Let me catch you up on several items: 1. Tom Bohr continues to progress. I’ve come to think of this as a process of ‘rebooting’ several of his systems. His brain function continues to demonstrate strong recovery after his body was chilled following the heart attack. Kitty reports that he is even more …
Dear Caldwell, Last fall, our Sunday school class came across the idea of “enough-ism.” This turns the American value of consumerism on its head by embracing the theology of an ‘ism” that declares that most of us have enough, if not more than enough, to live a decent and joyful life. This Sunday, we declare …
Dear Caldwell, As I write, North Korea is rattling its saber louder and louder, ‘sequestration’ indecision is resulting in real cuts in human services and South Dakota has passed a law permitting teachers to wear guns in class. Yet our Lord says, “Be not afraid.” By one count, that phrase is the most often-repeated phrase …
Dear Caldwell, A few quick items: 1. A member of the church needs help moving on rather short notice either Saturday or Sunday. We need muscle and a pick-up. This is moving mostly boxes from Park Road area to Dilworth/Metropolitan area. Need is probably more for muscle than a truck, as I think we can …
Hey Caldwell, If you don’t already have plans for tomorrow night, I wanted to let you know about a film screening at Covenant Presbyterian, 1000 E. Morehead 8 PM n the Fellowship Hall. See the description below and join if you can. This is part of the national NEXT church gathering kicking of tomorrow. See …
Dear Caldwell, We continue this Sunday exploring new ideas and new possibilities for our walk with God. First, however, I am delighted to introduce you to a new face in leadership at Caldwell. Last Summer, we began a search for a part-time Music Director to work with Smitty Flynn and Manley Roberts, our gifted but …
“It is not the Church of God that has a mission in the world … but the God of mission who has a Church in the world.” Dear Caldwell, Yesterday I preached a sermon titled Reckless Self-Forgetfulness that proved a mouthful for me at times 🙂 and perhaps a brain-full for you. As we look …
