Friday. The Voice of Pilate’s Wife. Matthew 27:15-23.
It’s dawn on Friday, a day we call “good” only because it’s good for us. On this day Jesus canceled the record of debt that stood against...
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Welcome to our blog! On this page you will find the writing of the pastors at Nashville Methodist Church. Listen as they write on the teachings of Jesus, happenings in our world today, and ponder how to live a more Holy & Whole life.
Mar 283 min read
Thursday + The Voice of the Disciples + Mark 14:12-16
When considering a new job it’s important to look at the expectations expected for the job. As a friend has said to me, “be careful of...
Mar 273 min read
Wednesday + The Voice of Judas + Matthew 26:47-50
The stories that emerge from the Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) culture testify that humans were created by the dirt from the earth and the...
Mar 263 min read
early. Tuesday. The Voice of God. John 12:27-30.
The soul of the one who is an “ever present help in a time of trouble” (Ps. 46:1) is troubled. Jesus, the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6), the...
Mar 254 min read
early. Monday. The Voice of the Greeks. John 12:20-26
So some Greeks show up at the Jewish party. No this isn't the start of a joke, but it is the start of a massive pivot so that we might...
Jul 18, 20234 min read
Bless Our Children
As a follow-up to the message at the Contemporary services on July 9, 2023, I’d like to offer some thoughts on “blessing our children”....
Apr 7, 20234 min read
Early + Mother + Mark 15:40-41 + Friday + 2023
One of the unique features of Mark’s gospel is that he is to the point. One of his favorite words is “immediately”, which is used 41...
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Early + Abide + John 15:1-8 + Thursday + 2023
Imagine, you took Jesus at his word. Even when you said “depart from me, I’m sinful, O Lord”, you obeyed Jesus and you followed him. That...
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Early + Payment + Matthew 26:14-16 + Wednesday + 2023
The contrast between human beings can be staggering. Consider… Jesus went to Jerusalem to give himself to pay the price for our debt....
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Early + Separation + Matthew 25:31-46 + Tuesday + 2023
A Rabbi teaches. A Disciple is taught. There’s your profound truth for the day! Over the course of three years, the disciples, eager to...
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Early + Adventure + Luke 5:1-11 + Monday + 2023
Jesus wants us on the adventure with Him. Jesus is “the Way” because there is a way, an adventure to be lived. Jesus is “the author and...
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