Month: January 2015

  • Houston WPCU Prayer Service

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    This was only the second time that Houston had revived its observation of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity holding an ecumenical prayer service. Last year’s was at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. This year we celebrated at Lakewood Church. The theme was prepared in Brazil and focused around John 4:7 where Jesus…

  • God and the Super Bowl

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    You know what the biggest group of Americans say they DON’T do on any given Sunday? – Be in church or watch football! According to the January PRRI/RNS Religious News Survey most people forgo both of these Sunday activities. Now, as a pastor I am a regular at church but I must admit that I…

  • A Prayer for Freedom of Expression

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    On Friday, January 23, 2015, I will be part of the 2nd Annual Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity. This year it is hosted by Lakewood Church. You are now part of the lucky who can already read my prayer today. But still: Please make time to join us on Friday at 7pm. I am…

  • Called and recalled

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    How hot does your faith burn? Is your sense of calling as strong as Martin Luther King’s?

  • New Beginnings

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    Reflecting on the Lord’s Baptism with the help of Carrie Underwood: