We Were Together. I Forget the Rest.
The Super Bowl had just wrapped up when Kristofer headed outside to tackle some repairs on his 2017 Volvo XC60. Earlier that day, he and his son Benjamin had already […]
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Bible-Based? What does that mean?
Recently, we welcomed some visitors to worship. They arrived early, and a member offered the couple (a wife and her husband) the “nickel tour” of the church campus. Along the […]
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Thawing the ICE
Dear Church: Grace, peace, and WARMTH to you on the frozen tundra of Northeast Ohio. On Monday, I left Hollywood Beach, Florida, and its 84-degree temperature for this frigid landscape. […]
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Singing Through Challenging and Evil Days
The month of October has been a whirlwind. Here are just a few things that have happened (in no particular order): two trips to Texas; a new roof; new brakes […]
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A Moment of Kindness and Grace
As many of you know, I’m in the Lone Star State to be with my brother, who will undergo surgery for melanoma of the eye on October 20. The trip […]
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Bethany Fellows Visit WACC
In early July, Rev. Melanie Harrell Delaney reached out with a request: could WACC host a “Wise Practice Site” visit from Bethany Fellows on Tuesday, September 22? For context, Bethany […]
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Evangelism Is Good Messaging
“Evangelism” is a tricky word in mainline Christianity. For many, it carries the baggage of tracts on park benches, awkward door-knocking encounters, or heavy-handed televangelism from the 700 Club. The […]
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Celebrating Pentecost: Promise & Possibility Are Here
Dear Church: What a glorious Pentecost celebration we shared on Sunday! The Spirit is alive and active—promise and possibility are here! Thank you to everyone who poured your heart into […]
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Brite Divinity School and WACC: A Thriving Partnership
On Tuesday, April 22, I traveled to Texas to attend the spring meeting of the Brite Divinity School Board of Trustees. Washington Avenue Christian Church is one of only two […]
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So This is 45?
Thank you for celebrating my birthday on Sunday. Y’all surprised me with the flowers and the singing of “the song.” You, dear church, are a gift of God’s grace. As […]