The fact that parishioners have been taught to use scripture as a chess move to win a match instead of a balm to heal a wound has contributed immeasurably to the negative reactions so many have towards scripture. 💔

Some people are Enoch (winner!), but most of us are Enosh. Still, I like that Enosh is mentioned in the lineage of Jesus!

Well, it’s been a long day, but I did it. I read all of Twitter.

Jesus always chose loving the neighbor over loving theology. Jesus always chose sitting with the vulnerable over standing with the powerful. Jesus always chose healing the broken over correcting their brokenness. Jesus always chose empowering the poor over defending the rich.

Sometimes when watching a RUSH video, it seems like they are a drummer accompanied by bass, electric and voices. Amazing skills!

My sermon went long today because I shared how we taught my twin grand girls that ‘Jesus Loves Me’ ends with the shout: “Go Blue!” I hope they sang ‘Jesus Loves Me’ at their church today.

Hey cool! I found a Dinner Church playlist! #detroitdinnerchurch #dinnerchurch open.spotify.com/playlist/6gHZR…

Wordle 220 2/6 ⬜🟩🟨🟨⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 But my goal is one.

Today I used a brilliant metaphor. Regarding the Holy Spirits filling, I said “I’ve learned that before I can be filled, I must empty myself”. Picking up a pitcher of water I began pouring it into a bucket, when I realized that it sounded very much like I was…emptying myself.

People can live by lifestyle list but never get around to living for Jesus. #Billcryderman

A lot can happen in a week. #Easter2022 #dontgiveup

So I’m thinking: discipleship is not a program. Discipleship is a path, or a ‘way’. How few step stones does one need on this path?

Please, for all that’s good in this world, take off the license plate frame given you by the dealer. It’s tacky. End of rant. I don’t have much to complain about.

Imagine what would happen if we Christians looked more inward than outward, evangelized ourselves, condemned sin within ourselves, and called for collective repentance among ourselves in the same way we have so often done towards our culture.

Earth’s crammed with Heaven, And every common bush afire with God, but only he who sees takes off his shoes; the rest sit round and pluck blueberries. (EB Browning) Where/How have you ‘seen’ God lately?

Did I just see a Jesus commercial? That was awesome! #JesUS

Mark Cryderman www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/202…

This morning at church, I commented on our pink table cloths, intending to say “Breast cancer awareness month”, I accidentally said “Breast awareness month.” Laughter lasted longer than my sermon.