Monday's thoughts on Sunday's sermon

"Confirming Our Suspicion" The sermon for Sunday, April 1oth will have us think about our belief systems and I hope to do that in such a way as to challenge what needs to be challenged and confirm what is valid. I will be asking the question: "What can we believe? What should we doubt? What is the cutting edge of our faith? Toward what are we growing spiritually? Toward what are we growing theologically?" There is a continuum between doubt and faith; between confidence and uncertainty; between good and evil; between truth and falsehood. i want to explore that continuum. Lent is a great time to do that. It is a season of reflection; of introspection; and of theological growth. Next Sunday I get to do something I have never done at First Church. I get to welcome the Confirmation Class into membership. I had asked them what they believed and they wrote me some very interesting thoughts. I plan to use their insights in the writing of the sermon. They are very bright and their ideas deserve a hearing. What are the cutting edges or points of growth for you faith or your thinking? If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of this blog click on the 'comments' box below. I look forward to hearing from you. Charles Schuster