Don’t Just Stand There! (Ascension Sunday Sermon)

This sermon was preached on Ascension Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. The text was Acts 1:6-14. _____ Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with …

Cleaning Up My Busy-Mess

I just spent a little more than 24 hours at Well of Mercy, a retreat center in Hamptonville, NC. It’s a beautiful place—set back off a gravel road, with wooded trails and meditation spots by the river. The hospitality makes you feel at home and the natural surroundings makes you feel grounded. I did struggle …