Author: Chais
Minister of the Burlington Church of Christ.
MACM Harding School of Theology, B.A. Bible OVU
Human being Part 1: The Value of Life
https://youtu.be/SsjQ0uG-E18 New Series: Human beingWe live every day, a moving, beating, breathing form of spirit and flesh. Yet it is easy to, lose sight of and devalue, the self and the other. So why not take some time to ask, what does it mean to be human? How do our faults, strengths, and unique traits,… Continue reading Human being Part 1: The Value of Life
Gratitude for the Stories of Others
Knowing Christ
“Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Philippians 3:8 NLT) The apostle Paul, before his Damascus experience, measured his life according to some of the same things many people use to identify themselves even today. Paul grew up clinging to his religious upbringing, his participation… Continue reading Knowing Christ
The First Psalm
After more than a month sheltering in place, the shift of the world has sunk in. I have sat in an empty building for five weeks now. While some of that time was spent navigating the overwhelming technological shift that occurred for our congregation, life has demanded time for meditation. For centuries, Christians have relied… Continue reading The First Psalm
What Nourishes Me, Part 3
This month I want to share a little about Lent. Over the last two pilgrim articles I have shared a little of what is nourishing me in hopes that some might benefit as well. This month I have been thinking about how to prepare for Easter and Lent seems a natural opportunity to help set… Continue reading What Nourishes Me, Part 3
What Nourishes Me, Again
Following the theme of “What Nourishes Me,” from last month, I want to share some more this month. Its no small thing that God sees us, don’t you think? Many people remember the passage that says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even… Continue reading What Nourishes Me, Again
What Nourishes Me Today for Tomorrow?
Every New Year is an opportunity to look backwards and think forward. In my case, as I reflect on the last year, what I see is God teaching me to walk faithfully in uncertainty. That’s how the last three years have gone. Walking faithfully in uncertainty has taught me that the way God uses our… Continue reading What Nourishes Me Today for Tomorrow?
Is God a God of Hospitality?
Some of the ideas people have about God make him into a God of retribution rather than mercy. In this message, I attempt to tackle two difficult passages that have shaped, in an unhealthy way, how we see God. The story reflects back on the tale of two cities called Sodom and Gomorrah. Is God… Continue reading Is God a God of Hospitality?
Plant From Hebron
Last year this plant appeared in the foyer of our church building. It is from the Hebron in Israel. When I got it I immediately thought this would be a good plant for my office, so I kept it. At first I watered it every couple of days. It was a disaster. The plant is… Continue reading Plant From Hebron
