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Fifty years from now

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mike Smith — 1 Comment ↓

What might it mean to be a Baptist Christian at the mid-point of the 21st century? I’m hesitant to try and answer such a question. In my experience, actual developments over time usually take unanticipated forms. If someone 50 years…

Have Christians become opportunistic omnivores?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jayne Davis — 1 Comment ↓

Opportunistic omnivores. What a great phrase! No, it has nothing to do with ruthless mergers and acquisitions. It’s how our Walk in the Woods guide, Sam, described the black bears in the Smoky Mountains on our hike up Mt. LeConte…

Tagged with: bears, hiking, intentionality, Spiritual Practice
Posted in Faithful Living, Ministry, Spiritual Formation

Running the race on the first saturday of May

Posted on May 7, 2013 by George Bullard — No Comments ↓

Reflections from Saturday May 4th I’m pondering the significance of this day–the first Saturday of May in 2013. Traditionally in my place of residence, Columbia, S.C., it marks the beginning of the transition from spring to summer. Temperatures typically start…

Faith & the Final Four

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jayne Davis — No Comments ↓

There’s something about championship games that bring out the athlete wannabe in all of us. After watching the World Series, I grew up intent on becoming the first female pitcher for the New York Yankees. One look at my wind…

Tagged with: basketball, Discipleship, Final Four, Spiritual Practice
Posted in Faithful Living, Spiritual Formation

Why is it called Maundy Thursday?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Alan Rudnick — No Comments ↓

Today is Maundy Thursday — no, not Monday Thursday, which would be an interesting concept: society could work Monday through Thursday, with Fridays off! Some Christians misunderstand that this day is only a “Catholic” celebration. Christians both ancient and modern…

Tenebrae & Trust

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jayne Davis — No Comments ↓

There’s something unfortunate about me and holidays. Like the time my hand got slammed in a door just as I was going in to the sanctuary to preach on Christmas Eve. There’s nothing like standing in front of 500 people,…

Tagged with: Holy Week, resurrection, Spiritual Practice, Tenebrae
Posted in Faithful Living, Spiritual Formation

Beyond our wants and fears

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Eileen Campbell-Reed — No Comments ↓

Saturday “Maaa-maaaaah!” The wail comes over my phone. It’s late in the afternoon following a beautiful day with friends at the park. My six year old is now in full meltdown, transmitting her frustration from Dad’s phone. We are driving…

Tagged with: Children, longing, lost, Luke 15, Marty Haugen, parenting, Psalm 23, singing, worship
Posted in Faithful Living, Ministry, Parenting, Spiritual Formation, Theology

Embrace the darkness

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jayne Davis — 3 Comments ↓

It’s always a priceless moment on Daylight Savings Sunday. As the crowd that set their clocks ahead leave worship, those who didn’t enter the sanctuary a bit bewildered. Being a staff minister, it’s always a restless night, for fear that…

The forgotten message of Lent

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Barrett Owen — 1 Comment ↓

I’m a part of a lot of peer groups. As a matter of fact, probably too many. I have a group I meet with weekly on Thursday evenings. I have another group I meet with every fourth Thursday. I have…

Tagged with: Confession, Faithful Living, false selves, lament, Lent, Repentance
Posted in Blog Posts, Faithful Living, Spiritual Formation

Lent and longing

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Susan Rogers — No Comments ↓

This Lent at The Well, we are exploring the Lord’s Prayer together. Even though, we’ve just begun, I can tell this is going to be a meaningful season. We are gathering for worship and service opportunities, and are also meeting…

Tagged with: Easter, Lent, Lord's Prayer, Resurrection Sunday, The Well
Posted in Faithful Living, Spiritual Formation