Category Archives: Prevenient Grace

April 3, 2011

Remember Your Baptism And Be Thankful

Anytime the church has the opportunity to sharing in the sacrament of Holy Baptism with a child in the church it is an opportunity for thanksgiving!  Today I had the privilege of baptizing a beautiful little girl into the church … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2011

Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season

Today is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the Lenten Season.  In many ways it is a season that is less popular and less enthusiastically observed than some of the more celebratory seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Easter.  It is easy to talk … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2010

Finding a Passion for Holy Living!

Right now I’m in the process of taking a course on United Methodist History.  I’m currently reading about the early years of John and Charles Wesley’s ministries.  And, though I’ve read about them before, I am again struck with John … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2010

Transformation, Sanctification, Perfection

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2010

Why United Methodist? – Part 3 – The Sacraments

I have had a long appreciation for the United Methodist understanding of the sacraments. (If you want a full theological understanding of the sacraments read “By Water and the Spirit” and “This Holy Mystery” which explains the theology of the … Continue reading →

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