Category Archives: Scattershooting

Scattershooting or other misc. posts.

Gunsanity: Change Gonna Come

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That Faithful Sunday In Dallas

The following is a portion of Dr. William H. Dickinson’s sermon “Living Out Our Faith” delivered on November 24, 1963. Dr. Dickinson was the pastor of Highland Park Methodist Church, one of the largest, most prominent Methodist Churches in the … Continue reading

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Reflections From and On 9/11

I was the pastor at First United Methodist Church in Farmersville Texas on 9/11/01. I had been there six weeks and was still getting to know the church and community. In the midst of the shock, chaos, fear, and planning … Continue reading

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Loser, Winner, Dollar Dinner.

Eric Folkerth, a friend, clergy colleague and fellow fantasy football owner, blogged about the state of the Dallas Cowboys as a way to honor the beginning of the NFL season. I join him in welcoming the new season and like … Continue reading

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Sermon Series: “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)”

Text: Luke 12:1-9 Sermon “Fillet of Soul” Jesus teaches the disciples not to fear those who can kill the body only, but he who can kill the soul. Living in fear rather than by faith when life breaks bad is … Continue reading

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The Theology of Apollo

A clergy friend of mine posted on Facebook that she wished she was like the Space Shuttle, gently reentering the atmosphere and landing on a runway rather than old Apollo Capsule that plunged through the atmosphere and splashed into the … Continue reading

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“AIN’T DUTCH, AIN’T MUCH” – July 18

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, …” Ephesians 2:19 NETHERLANDS HOLLAND (Photo credit: LachieB1) I have never…

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WikiLeaks: Double Standard Is As Double Standard Does, or Doesn’t

I am not a fan of double standards. I realize most people would claim this, but I think I really, really don’t like them. I have problems with people or political groups who claim to love America because of the … Continue reading

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Faith The Size of an Indie Filmmaker

As some of you may have seen on my Facebook page, I have been attending the Dallas International Film Festival this week. This is the fifth year I have attended and again I am inspired by the filmmakers who have … Continue reading

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Easter Sermon: The Resurrection Claw

Text John 20:1-18 “the Resurrection Claw” AKA God’s Finishing Move http://www.christ4u.org/christ4u/easter_sunday_sermon_3_31_13

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