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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.
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Wesley Arning
- Mar 7
- 13 min
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 27
- 6 min
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, 2023
- 16 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2022
- 7 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
The Weird World of COVID Church
We may come out smaller, but we may end up being stronger than before.
Wesley Arning
- May 7, 2020
- 8 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2019
- 11 min
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, 2019
- 5 min
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
Wesley Arning
- Nov 14, 2019
- 6 min
Is the Church Failing People? (Part 1: The Problem)
The church time and again can seem out of touch, hypocritical, warm and fuzzy with no substance, or just plain boring.
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