Tag Archives: Jesus

Why No One Likes Evangelism

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Over the years, I have encountered many Christians who do not feel comfortable with evangelism.  Loosely, evangelism is the process in which Christians seek to convert or share the Gospel of Christ to others.  When you say the word “evangelism” … Continue reading →

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In Front of the Church

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Video blog thoughts… Pentecost 3C

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From Depression to Declaration

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Have you ever been to a funeral in New Orleans? Or, at least seen one? It is a very different experience because of the cultural understanding of grief, death, and suffering. The experience is truly unique. Rev. Dr. Kimberleigh Buchanan … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time…

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

…there was a woman who set out to discover the meaning of life. First, she read everything she could get her hands on–history, philosophy, psychology, religion. While she became a very smart person, nothing she read gave her the answer … Continue reading →

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The Art of the “Goodbye”

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

No one likes to say goodbye, but we all have to do it. The act of saying goodbye, say to a friend, family member, or loved one after a visit is difficult.  You want to stay, but you have to … Continue reading →

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Americans Feel Connected to Jesus

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

With the “fall of Christianity” threatening to end the faith as we know it (yeah right), The Barna Group conducted a study of 1,002 U.S. adults, discovered: Two out of every three adults (67%) claimed to have a “personal relationship” … Continue reading →

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A Baptist Who Celebrates Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Huh? A Baptist who celebrates Ash Wednesday?  That’s like an American celebrating Boxing Day.  The two just don’t go together.  Despite the misnomer, Baptists do celebrate Ash Wednesday and Lent, especially this Baptist.  Two of the classic Baptist distinctives is … Continue reading →

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Risky Business

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Believe it or not, but we all take risks.    We take a risk every time we drive, go to the store, or eat dinner at a restaurant.  When we drive, there is a risk of an accident.  When we go … Continue reading →

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Weddings, Wine, and Waiting

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

There is a story that we pastors often tell stressed couples before weddings to make them laugh: During the wedding rehearsal, the groom  approached the priest with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding … Continue reading →

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An Airport Epiphany

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

I recently experienced an epiphany after an airport security line incident.  I was traveling with my wife and my two young children to Baltimore.  The Transportation Security Administration allows you to bring larger quantities of liquid for children through the … Continue reading →

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