I'll Have The Curry.

There's No Such Thing as a Dumb Question A sermon for First Baptist Church of Austin May 21, 2023 Ascension Sunday and Graduate Recognition Sunday Acts 1:6-14 Photo by  Emily Morter  on  Unsplash Asking questions is a fundamental part of the learning process. In asking questions, we are able to unpack concepts that are complicated and confusing, like, “What is the process of photosynthesis?”  Some questions can bring about answers that challenge our own assumptions and encourage deeper reflections. Like when we ask a dear friend, “What has been your experience as a gay man in Texas,” These types of questions help us practice empathy and understanding.  Then come the existential questions like,  “what is the purpose of suffering” or, “what happens after death?” Or, “has everything already been decided for us?”  These engage our imagination and our critical thinking skills during a time of crisis, or after a glass of wine. A good teacher can create...

I tell myself that the only reason I work out is so that I can take really long, hot showers. it's what motivates me to finish my run or 20 minutes of burpies (yes, that happened today).  and if I'm completely honest, showers are a great place to get away from the responsibilities of parenting, if just for 10 minutes.  ella will just have to wait until mommy is out of the shower. #dadsarethebest  Every minute or so, I turn the knob a little to the left to make it hotter and hotter.  by the time I get out, the bathroom mirror is completely steamed over and my skin is a nice red color.  and the redder I am, the better the shower. I do my best thinking in the shower. there's something about the warm water that relaxes my body and mind.  this day was no different, but I felt compelled to reflect on my own sermon from yesterday in blog form, after being inspired by a great new minister friend who encourages me with her blog. Yesterday was transfiguration Sun...