Russellings of the Spirit

redemption

  • Dust to Diamonds

    What does the word “redemption” mean to you? Do you hear it as the same word as “salvation”? Or something different? Maybe something transactional… like redeeming your airline miles or your S&H Green Stamps? (Kids, go ask your grandparents what Green… Continue reading

  • Theological Theme “B”: Redemption

    In yesterday’s post (which can be found here, if you are so inclined) I talked about a seminary graduation project I still have nightmares about today. That project was known as CREDO.  Credo (or “I believe” in Latin) was a graduation requirement at Saint… Continue reading

  • I Can’t Know

    By my not-totally-rigorous estimate, I have officiated at close to 100 funerals during my career as a pastor. This total was boosted significantly by one memorable week in 2014 when there were three. Every one of these formal church services… Continue reading

  • Before and After

    It was over 20 years ago, but it was a period that still holds the title of “Absolute Worst Time of My Life.” It was the time when my marriage of 23 years crashed and burned… one hundred percent due… Continue reading

  • An MVP Mistake

    Pat made a mistake. Yes, hard to believe as it is, the All-Star phenom, Most Valuable Player quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs football team, Patrick Mahomes, made a mistake Sunday. He tried to throw a pass to his tight… Continue reading

  • R is for Redemption

    (This post will be the first in a series. Recently, my mentor/counselor/friend suggested I create an acrostic from my name as a way of claiming my God-given identity.) I love the table in our breakfast room. In fact, it is… Continue reading

  • What kind of hope?

    Since the calendar tells me we are creeping right up on it, my thoughts this morning turn to Advent… also known to Christians throughout the world as the season of hope. It is the time when we try to do… Continue reading

  • When you don’t know… lean

    “I don’t know.” Frankly, I hate that answer. I hate hearing it. I hate giving it. I try to do everything in my power to avoid it. Because it is an answer that is not an answer. And depending on… Continue reading