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Category Archives: Current Events
Sunday’s Sermon Today: A Fish Story
This sermon has two endings, and it’s up to you which one you need the most to hear today. Consider it a “choose your own adventure”…. If you’ll be around the Stand UMC on July 21 at 9 a.m. in … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Pop Culture, Theology
Tagged Big Fish, De'Marquise Elkins, Ewan McGregor, fish story, George Zimmerman, Jonah, Lone Ranger, Paula Dean, tall tale, Trayvon Martin
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The Hoodie Verdict: Law vs. Justice
I have to admit it: I’m angry. And sad, confused, disappointed. The George Zimmerman trial ended with an acquittal of the charges of 2nd degree murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was determined to … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Theology
Tagged George Zimmerman, gun control, hoodie, justice, law, shooting, Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman verdict
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World War Z: Finding A Cure For What Ails Humanity (Movie Review)
In a long-troubled trip from the multi-voiced novel of Max Brooks to the screen adaptation by J. Michael Straczynski, World War Z gained more negative press heading to its arrival in theaters in June 2013. But in the first few weeks of … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Movie Reviews, Pop Culture, Theology
Tagged brad Pitt, Contagion, I Am Legend, Marc Forster, Max Brooks, Mirielle Enos, Walking Dead, World War Z
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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Holy Ground
For worship on Sunday, July 14, at The Stand (casual and contemporary, 9 a.m.) and Blandford UMC (traditional, 11 a.m.) Reading Exodus 1-5 isn’t required, but it wouldn’t hurt! As we continue to weave our way through the Old Testament, … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Movie Reviews, Pop Culture, Sermons, Theology
Tagged 42, Aaron, Arizona fires, Boston Marathon, Branch Rickey, brooklyn dodgers, Burning Bush, Exodus, first responders, holy ground, Israel, Israelites, Jackie Robinson, Moses, Pharaoh, Red Sea, Ten Commandments, vampire weekend, ya hey
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Freedom, Guns, And The 4th Of July
“That could have been my son.” That’s the thought that’s been playing in my head off and on all day, and frankly, has me back out of bed tonight. It’s been playing on repeat since I heard the story of … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Theology
Tagged celebrations, Fourth of July, gun control, Independence Day
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A New Hope @ Christmas 2012
On Christmas Eve 2012, I preached the following sermon (with a few edits) reflecting on Jesus’ birth, the kingdom of God, the Newtown, Connecticut, tragedy, and the hope we have to share with others. As many of you know, Walt … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Pop Culture, Sermons, Theology
Tagged christmas, christmas eve, do not fear, edmund hamilton sears, george lucas, hear the good news, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, i heard the bells on chrsi, Immanuel, Indiana Jones, it came upon a midnight clear, lucasfilm, peace on earth, sermon, Star Wars
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