“Away in a Manger” is my favorite Christmas song, and I thank Michael for playing it this morning during our centering ritual. I frequently catch myself humming it … in…
I honor Tony Campolo today and revere his memory and celebrate his influence. The spirit of Tony Campolo and the red letter words of Jesus must have been part of the voices and visions that week in Palestine when Cornelius and Simon Peter heard voices and saw visions and were transformed by the red letter gospel of Jesus Christ.
First, the hurricane came through. Then, the city tree crews came and cleared the streets, mostly by piling up stumps, and branches, and leaves on the shoulder of roads. It…
Sometimes and some people think Religion has all the answers. “I know” is a favorite phrase in Christianity. I know God created the world, God sent Jesus to save us,…
"The Spirit that was upon Jesus is the Spirit of generosity and the Spirit of justice. Pray today that God will make you a champion of generosity and a champion for justice. Open yourself today to the way of generosity and justice."
Preface: Before preaching I want to announce that I will not be here in the pulpit next Sunday. Next Sunday is Pentecost, and I have looked forward to preaching on…
Two years ago, I began my preaching through the Epistle to the Philippians with this quote from the noted novelist Silas House. “Kentucky novelist Silas House has written a disturbing…
I shared a meal this week with friends, in their home. As the food was set, I folded my hands and bowed my head, expecting a prayer. But this is…
The Great Dechurching is the title of a book that is making the rounds these days. It is one of hundreds of publications, videos, and personal testimonies of people who…
The movie begins with a wide-angle view of the universe: galaxies and stars and the darkness of space spread out as far as the eye can see. Slowly, the camera…
