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Jesus Loves Me
A children’s song has enhanced my faith as I’ve sung it daily to my daughter. And that is the nature of prayer and the reason to keep doing
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Wesley Arning
May 94 min read
Gaza, Israel, and Jesus' Disciples
What is the Christian response to the war between Israel and Gaza. One Palestinian Anglican priest may have the answer.
Wesley Arning
Mar 713 min read
Baptismal Themes of Lent
John’s baptism gets us honest about ourselves and our place in the world (something we desperately need). But Jesus’ baptism opens up a
Wesley Arning
Feb 276 min read
The Powers of Evil in Colossians 2
What is the nature of Jesus’ baptism and how do we participate in it? When Jesus went into the Jordan River to be baptized by his cousin, he
Wesley Arning
Sep 25, 202316 min read
Suicide’s Great Lie
This three-part series is specifically about suicide and the church. I hope that this will allow others to tell their story.
Wesley Arning
May 3, 20233 min read
A Picture of Prayer
Prayer is not begging before a God who doesn't listen, nor is it playing the lottery of God's favor. It is a fragrant offering where we lay
Wesley Arning
Apr 1, 20233 min read
The Geography of Holy Week
Learn more about the different areas Jesus visited during Holy Week, and check out our podcast episode with Dr. Cyndi Parker.
Wesley Arning
Mar 21, 20237 min read
Ode to My Grandfather
This is the eulogy I preached for my grandfather, Donald Dorris. Two particular readings that I referenced were Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-18
Wesley Arning
Dec 11, 20227 min read
Advent Meditation: The King of Glory
What was done, once and for all, by his Incarnation and ultimate sacrifice on the cross rings loud and clear today, but it also directs our
Wesley Arning
Nov 25, 20226 min read
Creating Advent Traditions
The season of Advent begins this coming Sunday, and it has now become a tradition for me to share a list of Advent practices that may make
Wesley Arning
May 28, 20225 min read
Baseball & Failing Well
We are not only formed by our failures, in fact, we limit ourselves when we fear failing. We take fewer risks in life, which may be golden
Wesley Arning
Nov 26, 20215 min read
How to Make Advent Special
Advent is my favorite season on the Church calendar for many reasons, but mostly because it challenges everything Black Friday
Wesley Arning
Sep 9, 20204 min read
Rethinking White Privilege at Age 96
It is inspiring to see someone at his age to be willing to rethink the assumptions he’s lived with all his life. This news challenges his as
Wesley Arning
Aug 7, 20206 min read
The Weird World of COVID Church
We may come out smaller, but we may end up being stronger than before.
Wesley Arning
May 7, 20208 min read
Moral Therapeutic Deism: An Observation
Even as messed up as we are God calls us to himself. But for that to be the case we must lay aside our own ambitions and desires and follow
Wesley Arning
Apr 16, 20203 min read
Competing with Netflix: The Church’s Struggle for Attention
Every church, no matter the size, is fighting for the attention of their members.
Wesley Arning
Mar 27, 20206 min read
Creating Sacred Practices at Home
This time may teach leaders what it means to lead and not to be a helicopter parent. We must give our members the tools and training they ne
Wesley Arning
Mar 18, 20206 min read
Sanctifying Our Solitude: The Church’s Exile During COVID-19
Exile and Solitude. Two unpopular ideas in this day and age, and yet they may be the very motifs that can guide us through the next few week
Wesley Arning
Dec 12, 201911 min read
Why Does the Church Keep Failing People? (Part 2: Moving Forward)
The power of Christianity is that it is all about a relationship with God. A God who loves us, who would’ve died for us even if we were the
Wesley Arning
Nov 29, 20195 min read
How to Make Advent Special
If you're tired of the same old commercialism this December, then think about some thoughtful ways you can journey through Advent. Advent is
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