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If you are on social media at all, listen or pay attention to the news at all, you are aware of the “zero tolerance” policy in regard to immigrants and the family separations resulting from it. There is a swirl of outcry against it and an outcry in defense of it.... Read More →

Sabbath is an important Biblical practice of resting and remembering God. As you move into summer, consider this season a time of Sabbath. In addition to the typical activities we think about with summer–vacation, camps, camping, home projects, reading–what other ways... Read More →

I watched a video of President Trump referring to immigrants as “animals.” Of all of the things that are distressing and disturbing about this chaotic and morally bankrupt Presidency, these words seem the most concerning because they are words used by people in power to oppress... Read More →

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9   The United States opened its Embassy in Jerusalem yesterday. The move may not have risen to the level of notice for many. It is something happening in a far away place that doesn’t affect... Read More →

Words are important. In the Bible, God is the Word which is different from saying that God speaks the word. God is not only the intention and thought put forth in language that both creates and destroys, God is Word itself. The first chapter of John’s Gospel is poetic in... Read More →

The church is entering a time of the Christian Year called Ordinary time. We tend to think of Ordinary things as plain, simple and maybe even boring. But often times our meaning and purpose is found not in the extravagant and spectacular, but the ordinary things of life and... Read More →

As I read the Gospels, I am reminded of the many times when Jesus went off by himself to a quiet place to pray. He did this when he was tired. He did this when he was grieved. He did this when he was overwhelmed. He did this when he was worried. That is the best thing I know to... Read More →

There is a lot in the news about Bill O’Reilly and the growing allegations of sexual harassment against him. For those who do not, nor ever have, liked his show, there is a sense of celebration now that he is gone from the Fox channel. For those who do, and always have,... Read More →

Today’s lectionary reading comes from Isaiah 42: 1-9. I invite you to find a space free of interruptions for a little bit of time to read through this Scripture slowly a few times, listening for what God is saying. I have read this passage many times in my life, but today... Read More →

There is a debate raging over the fate of the Affordable Care Act (or “Obamacare”). If you are partisan at all, or if you’ve just been listening to or paying attention to the news in whatever form you do that, this first sentence may hook you and elicit certain... Read More →