Life comes with complicated emotions. It is okay, when a pastor leaves to feel excited for them, and a bit sad, and a bit angry. It’s okay if your emotions are complicated, and it has nothing to do with church.
Author Archives: Mike Angell
Faith in the Unexpected Journey
Abram, in his old age, is called to leave the safety and security of his home. Abram hear’s God’s call to venture out into the unknown. Doing so, he redefines what we mean by faith.
A Little More Pentecostal?
On Pentecost, what do we miss because of our self-protective cynicism? Can we make room for mystery? Can we make room for God’s Spirit? Can we learn to trust?
The Ascension and the Location of God
In order to understand the Ascension, you have to see the pattern. Every time the people want to take Jesus and install him in a throne of power, he escapes. Every time they ask Jesus when he will give them power, he says “you’re missing the point.” Jesus ascends to heaven itself to frustrate all our human desires for control and certainty.
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