The Gospel of Luke in the Shadow of Tyranny
I’m struggling with how to be present as a pastor in this moment of life in the United States in light of certain executive orders that have been issued. Many of the people with whom I work and serve are terrified right now because their lives, and their...
It’s the End of the World as We Know It…and I feel fine.
Wars. Wildfires. Shootings. Political divides. Hatred. Is it the end of the world? Where is God in all the mess? Jesus gives us some clues in Mark 13 and the coming of the end of the Temple in Jerusalem.
A Declaration of Interdependence | Reflections on Independence Day
Does the American Dream of independence reflect Jesus’ dream of the Kingdom of God? In this post we reflect on dependence, independence, and interdependence.
The Weeds and the Wheat
Jesus tells a parable that invites us to let the weeds grow up with the wheat. We are all a mixture of the good and the bad. It is not until we reach maturity that we can really sort it out.
Dad, Love, Racism, and Juneteenth
A reflection on how my Dad taught me to love my neighbor.