A Visual Meditation on John 1:1-4, 14

A Visual Meditation on John 1:1-4, 14

A visual meditation on John 1:1-4, 14 in the NRSV. I also love The Message version, The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. If you’re wondering why the word flesh is inside a tent and surrounded by tents, here’s why. The Greek is literally...
Getting Ready to Preach through John

Getting Ready to Preach through John

We start preaching through the Gospel of John this weekend, following the Narrative Lectionary. I’m very excited about this because it is my favorite Gospel (don’t tell Matthew, Mark, or Luke). Here is a list of resources to help you dig deeper into John. Resources...
An Introduction to Reading the Gospels

An Introduction to Reading the Gospels

We are about to launch a worship series that walks through the Gospel of John, following the Narrative Lectionary (January – April, 2018). This post is designed to provide you with a general introduction and framework for how to approach the story of Jesus that...
Christmas and the Pale Blue Dot

Christmas and the Pale Blue Dot

This morning I woke up and thought, “I have nothing to say or blog about today.” It is Christmas Eve. I posted my Christmas letter yesterday. Pastor Kris and I have already led and co-preached two Christmas Eve services and today we prepare ourselves to...
Thomason Christmas Letter 2017

Thomason Christmas Letter 2017

My daughters talked me into doing our Christmas Letter this year. I’ve made one every year since 1986, and I didn’t feel inspired to do it this year. Then I realized that this was a big year for Leah since she turned 18 and graduated from High School. If I didn’t do...

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