I woke up this morning to James Taylor’s version of “The Water is Wide.” It’s always struck me as a tragic Irish love song, sad and mournful. But it occurred to me this morning, as I listened, it is really a song of deep hope and a belief in the redemptive possibilities of love.
I hope you are planning to be with us this Sunday, April 17 at the Historic 512. It’s our first eleven:eleven in-person Easter celebration in three years!
This Friday and Saturday represent two of the signature experiences we offer for children and families. Here at First Church, we pray hard and we play hard!
Maundy Thursday commemorates the time Jesus first shared this special meal with his friends.
February hallmarks have given me a couple of things to think about on this rare “snow day” in North Texas – in fact, I’ve stumbled upon a transformative opportunity.
Remember, the goal of reading the Bible over the year is not that you will learn more or understand more. That is a happy byproduct, but it’s not the goal.
Let’s look at some ways we can radiate love as a daily spiritual practice, where even the “snakes” in our midst.
In this age of truthiness and an increasingly uncomfortable relationship between politics and religion, and the truth claims politicians make in the name of religion, maybe like me you sometimes find it difficult to know what to believe.
This week, as we celebrate July 4th, Independence Day, I offer you a few thoughts and quotes to take you into the weekend. And I invite you to join me Sunday, ONLINE, for a very special eleven:eleven, downtown celebration.
What is Christianity to you? What does it mean to have faith in Christ?