Early Morning in the Woods-March
In which I go to the woods to suck out the marrow of life…or something like that. Continue reading Early Morning in the Woods-March
Transformation and Formation
In my time as a youth leader, a camp counselor, a pastor of local United Methodist congregations, a college chaplain, and now as a retreat center director, I have seen many people experience the classic “mountaintop” spiritual experience. It usually takes place in a special setting, such as a camp, retreat facility, mission trip location, … Continue reading Transformation and Formation
Movin’ Out
The Grump is Moving to a new place! Continue reading Movin’ Out
It’s the Most Wonderful(ly Stressful) Time of the Year…
The Grump gives some chaplain-y advice for those facing stress at the end of the school year. Continue reading It’s the Most Wonderful(ly Stressful) Time of the Year…
Easter Sunday, 2023
Christ is Risen! He Is Risen, Indeed! Continue reading Easter Sunday, 2023
Holy Saturday 2023
No one likes waiting…but some things are worth waiting for. Continue reading Holy Saturday 2023
Good Friday–Holy Week 2023
Jesus is an awkward friend who calls us to come and die…weird. Continue reading Good Friday–Holy Week 2023
Maundy Thursday, 2023
A Table for 26–with chairs on only one side of the table, please. Continue reading Maundy Thursday, 2023
Wednesday of Holy Week, 2023 (Spy Wednesday)
“What will you give me if I betray him to you?” –Judas (Matthew 26:15) When I was growing up, I used to lament that I never got to play Jesus in the yearly children’s play about Easter. The boy who always got that part was, of course, blonde haired and blue eyed, just like Jesus. … Continue reading Wednesday of Holy Week, 2023 (Spy Wednesday)
Tuesday of Holy Week, 2023
Curses! (A Fig Tree Without Fruit) ‘May no fruit ever come from you again!’ Jesus, to the fig tree (Matthew 21:19b) Man, that guy Jesus–what a grump! First, he barged into the temple and overthrows the tables of the hard-working and shrewd business men who plied their trade there, and now he’s out here cursing fig … Continue reading Tuesday of Holy Week, 2023
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