Followers of Jesus bridge the G.A.P. ©
Today, I had a conversation with one of my friends, a follower of Jesus. During the conversation, I said, "Do you know that a few weeks...
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bmilleson3
- Aug 2
- 2 min
"What does Christ-like anointed listening look like?" ©
When we listen with hearts of compassion, God does not expect us to take the place of Jesus on the cross, but God does empower us to step...
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bmilleson3
- Mar 13
- 6 min
Getting to Know "Strangers" at Zooland Campground: Chris and Becca from England©
One of the reasons I love living at Zooland Campground is I get to meet people from various backgrounds and places. Today I had a...
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bmilleson3
- Mar 12
- 8 min
"Living with an Outward Mindset:"
Here are a few examples of what laity and clergy are saying: "It's so helpful! I can't say enough about it!" "Constantly, I apply what I...
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bmilleson3
- Mar 4
- 7 min
"Transformation Journey:" A Vision Process Bearing Fruit!
As I look back on thirty-seven years of pastoral ministry, I wish that I would have made it a priority in every church with whom I served...
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bmilleson3
- Feb 24
- 8 min
Lent Looks Like Leaping into Childlike Habits of Play...©
"If Lent is all about doing more, forget that. I'm worn out already! I don't need more items to add to my to do list!" When it comes to...
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bmilleson3
- Feb 13
- 23 min
Inviting U.M.C. Churches/Pastors w Differing Perceptions of Disaffiliation to Holy Conversations©
. My primary concern in writing this blog is to encourage and invite dialogue with pastors and churches who take strong stands choosing...
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bmilleson3
- Feb 6
- 9 min
Embodying "The Here I Am, Lord, Way of Life" Leads to Border Crossings!©
Ever since I intentionally began embodying a deeper level of commitment to "The Here I Am, Lord," way of life, I have become more...
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bmilleson3
- Feb 3
- 8 min
Theology Matters©Intro Blog One
"What do you mean when you refer to the canon (rule of life) of sixty-six books as recorded in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament as the...
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bmilleson3
- Jan 31
- 8 min
"We'll Say Hello But We Don't Have Time To Go Deep"©
Do You Really Want to Get to Know God?" BLOG SERIES STORY TWO This afternoon following some time writing in our Redwood fifth wheel R.V.,...
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bmilleson3
- Jan 31
- 13 min
My Sweet Lord: Do I Really Want to Get to Know You?©
A New Blog and soon to come Video Series that will lift up real stories about real people... . Shared Daily to Weekly... . Lifting Up...
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bmilleson3
- Jan 31
- 4 min
"Who Me?" "A Prophet?"
I begin by making a confession. During thirty-seven years of parish ministry, I never ever considered myself to be a prophet. I looked at...
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bmilleson3
- Jan 31
- 9 min
"When the student is ready s/he will find a teacher."©
INTRODUCTION TO A NEW BLOG SERIES THAT LIFTS UP THEOLOGICALLY UNDERGIRDED WAYS TO INVITE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE IN CHURCHES THAT ARE...
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bmilleson3
- Jan 29
- 11 min
Listening Well Looks Like Sharing Reflective Listening with a Toddler©
This evening, our son, Ryan, and daughter-in-law, Meigan, went out on a date. They could do this because Gram Helen and Pa Bart stayed...
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bmilleson3
- Jan 26
- 3 min
Another Conversation with a Stranger Reveals I'm Still Learning©
Tuesday, January 24, after auditing the 3:30-6:00 p.m. course "Love and Desire," that convened on the campus of Duke University at the...
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bmilleson3
- Jan 25
- 5 min
I Am A "Bit" Strange!©
Presently, I’m on study leave at Duke Divinity School. During the week, I’m staying at Homewood Suites located between Durham and Chapel...
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bmilleson3
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
Are You Ready for Discovery? Four zoom sessions that will change your life
As the air gets chillier, we long even more for the warming of hearts. Hot chocolate, hot coffee, a rapid walk outside in God's creation,...
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bmilleson3
- Nov 1, 2022
- 4 min
Unless You're "Six Feet Under", You're Probably Not Referred to as a Saint very often!©
Most people I know are not referred to as "saints" until they're dead! Recall the last time someone called you a "saint." The last time...
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bmilleson3
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Following Jesus Looks A Lot More Like Riding a Kayak Built for Two Than a Kayak Built for One
Quite recently, my wife, Helen, and I have felt like we are riding in a kayak built for two. It's like we're riding along on the lake and...
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bmilleson3
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Following Jesus is a lot like riding a kayak!
Immersion in the Jesus way of being and doing resembles sitting in a kayak, riding the winds and currents breathed by Holy Spirit....
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