Monthly Archives: December 2025
Light — or, Lead Me to the Rock…
This is roughly the text of the Christmas Eve 2025 sermon, given at Cooks Point Methodist Church in Caldwell, Texas. photo from Pixels Isaiah 60: 1-5 John 1: 1-14 FOCUS: Jesus is the Light of the World; and in that … Continue reading
Jesus and the Forward Roll
I play banjo in a prison band. I don’t know if I’ll ever apply for a job again, but if I do, that happy fact will lead my resume. I’m part of a team that brings the Kairos ministry … Continue reading
Bless the Server
Giving to others; serving the Lord Members and friends of our church met at the Cracker Barrel this morning for what is becoming for many of us our favorite Christmas tradition: Bless A Server. Karen, one of our members, saw … Continue reading
Progress, not Perfection
At the beginning of every meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous I’ve attended someone is asked to read the 12 Steps. We move from the first step — admitting we are powerless and our lives have become unmanageable — through a process … Continue reading
The Unforced Rhythms of Grace -- Frank Coats 