Meditations

How the world does not get it. They are now acting as if this comment by Pastor Parsley is similar to Wright’s conspiratorial racial views. … They just don’t get itRead more

The truth of this idiom seems to have been lost. Too many women believe that the most influential things they can do are in the … The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.Read more

The plight of the poor. It is the one quazi-political issue that I often waver on. I get mad at the Republicans that seems more … Poverty, Politics, And the ChurchRead more

Among all of the shocking news to come out of the recent bridge collapse tragedy in Minnesota, one report saddened me more than all the … Toxic IsolationRead more

We seem to be obsessed with our beliefs (I know I am). This portion of Theology of the Lutheran confessions by Edmund Schlink was helpful. … More Important Than Your Beliefs…Read more

So sayeth the Pope: {Of us protestants} According to Catholic doctrine, these Communities do not enjoy apostolic succession in the sacrament of Orders, and are, … You are not the Church (Well maybe Chris is)Read more

I was on vacation this last Sunday which gave me a chance to do something I often don’t do well on Sunday mornings, think about … The InnkeeperRead more

I love trees.  I always enjoy watching the joy that finds its way onto the face of people as they look at a huge tree … Pastors planting trees…Read more