Taking the Heat
A few months ago I published an essay explaining the reasons why I feel that, not only as a minister but as a Christian and a human being, I am compelled to spe...
Tag: Spirituality
What is the Point of Christianity?
It may sound a little strange for a Christian minister to be asking such a question, but I have indeed begun to ask myself this question over the last few month...
The Sin of Partiality
Apparently, religious freedom is under attack in America. I guess my head must be in the sand as I do not recall my right to practice my religion being infring...
Dianna Butler Bass, Grounded: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I opined on the question of where is God as raised in the book Grounded by Diana Butler Bass. In this part, I will explore dirt, yes ...
Diana Butler Bass, Grounded: Part 1
I have a bit of a confession. I have just started to read Grounded by Dianna Butler Bass. I know it came out last year, and yes it has been sitting on my shel...
Live Long and Prosper: The Spirituality of Star Trek
On Christmas night I was looking for something to watch. I had my fill of Christmas movies, which seem to start earlier and earlier each year, so I needed some...
Discernment
He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow t...
The Fog is Lifting: Some Post-Election Thoughts
Then Came the Morning. I believe it was the Bill Gaither Trio that made the song that these words come from famous. It is a song about the despair that the Apo...
Sometimes we Have to Climb Trees
The 19th Chapter of the Gospel of Luke contains the story of Zacchaeus and is a story that points out to us that the grace of God can accomplish what humanity c...
Withdrawing for Prayer
One of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of pastoral ministry is self-care. As ministers, we need to take care of ourselves, so we are in the r...