Weakened Democracy Makes for Weakened Churches
We are one year out from the insurrection at the US Capitol building in which riotous crowds did great damage to the building, threatened US Congresspeople—both Democratic and Republican—beat Capitol police, and tried to stop the counting of electoral votes. Moderates...
Looking Back in Order to Move Forward
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to look back and reflect on the year past in order to move forward into the new year. In these last few days of the year, I want to encourage you to finish strong. I recommend that you hit the pause button to...
The Platinum Rule for Christmas
Ah, Christmas. The most wonderful time of year… Until it’s not. The rush to get gifts and mail them, to make travel plans, to cook, and clean, and decorate – it can be a very stressful time. And that’s not even mentioning the stress that being with people can...
Christian Traditions and a Young Jewish Boy
As our awareness of different cultures and traditions grows, it’s good to remember that woven right within our Christian traditions are older, more diverse practices. Jesus, for example, is Jewish. Some of the traditions and practices that Jesus experienced as a...
My New Year’s Resolutions 2022
As I look toward 2022, I have mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation. Will the pandemic finally be over, life returning to a semblance of normal? Will we, as a nation and as individuals, take on the big issues of gun violence, homophobia, and racism, and start treating one another more as a beloved community? Casting uncertainty aside and focusing on the positive, I sat down to make my New Year’s Resolutions for 2022.
