I recently was with a pastor who said he liked to call church worth-ship. At first, I was interested. I am always up for a … Worth-shipRead more
Jesus
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How God Loves
God is love. But what is love? The word love means many different things to many people. However, if we agree that God is love … How God LovesRead more
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As a brother…
In this week’s assigned epistle lesson, Paul concludes his warning against idleness and laziness with this instruction, 2 Thessalonians 3:15 Do not regard him as … As a brother…Read more
Posted inPolitics / Quotations / Theology and Practice
God in America : The Finale – Thoughts
The PBS series ended with this thought spoken by Stephen Prothero: “This is this great conversation we’ve had from the very beginning of American life. … God in America : The Finale – ThoughtsRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Chilean Miners – A Familar Story
Men trapped in darkness rescued through means and brought in the light to be healed and live new lives, all to the cheers of those … Chilean Miners – A Familar StoryRead more
Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice
Never say Never (and always)
It is common advice I and others give to married couples. Stay away from words like never and always, especially in the heat of an … Never say Never (and always)Read more
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The Day the Cross Became Holy
Not holy, far from holy The crucible of criminals Rugged, fouled, stained. So Holy, pressed with Holy The throne of regality Rugged, pure, stained.
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Let them shake
Let them shake. The fibers lining the bosom of that horn. That horn once worn as a crown by another. Another who laid down to … Let them shakeRead more
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Muslims get it right?
Quite frankly I am sick of seeing the “look how crazy the Muslims are” news story because they seek to not have their women dress … Muslims get it right?Read more
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“your church” is not “The Church”
It is a catchword in my church body, and no doubt in Christianity as large: congregational autonomy. Originally in my church body, the idea was … “your church” is not “The Church”Read more