The first Sunday of Advent, my church has interactive prayer stations, an opportunity to engage, reflect, and meditate on this period of expectation, waiting, and preparation for… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent V”
Nativity Story of the Drummer Boy
Instead of a typical Christmas sermon, I wanted to do something that wove in storytelling and singing. Rather than using scripture to tell the story of Mary… Read more “Nativity Story of the Drummer Boy”
Interactive Nativity Story
I am always looking for different ways to tell the Nativity story in an interactive and engaging way. This year, I came across this version of reading “The… Read more “Interactive Nativity Story”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Light (Genesis 9)
17 So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” (Genesis 9.17) Below are… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Light (Genesis 9)”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Forgiveness (Matt 18)
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered,… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Forgiveness (Matt 18)”
The Puberty Stage of Ministry
It’s been a year since I had a sabbatical and eight months since transitioning from associate pastor to co-pastor. More importantly, it’s been about a year since… Read more “The Puberty Stage of Ministry”
Wreck This Church
This is my article I wrote for July issue of Presbyterians Today Magazine . . . I can only go a few days without kimchi—at most a… Read more “Wreck This Church”
Summer Worship Packets for Kids
During the summer, my church does not provide Sunday school programs for children. In the past, we have done the typical worship bags and have had varying… Read more “Summer Worship Packets for Kids”
Advice to PCUSA General Assembly Commissioners
The 221st General Assembly (GA) in Detroit will soon be upon us. If you are a commissioner to this year’s assembly, you have probably attended an orientation… Read more “Advice to PCUSA General Assembly Commissioners”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Easter
20 On Sunday morning while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. (John… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Easter”
Still Waters 