Category: Blog

When the Church Chooses Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Avoidance I have a “do not preach list.” It’s my version of Jimmy Fallon’s “Do Not Play List” — a list of

Read More »
Blog

The “Indian problem”

In his statement, [Tribal] Chairman Frazier cites the 1868 Ft. Laramie Treaty that says “no white person or persons shall be permitted to settle upon

Read More »
Blog

Pandemic, Postponing, and Polity

When the Covid-19 pandemic appeared, it soon became apparent that most annual gatherings of Christian denominations in the USA would not meet this summer, as

Read More »
Blog

Untouchable Sacraments

My congregation celebrates weekly Communion, and we’ve learned how to do it “at home,” via Zoom. It’s hardly ideal, although we’ve discovered unexpected gifts in

Read More »
Blog

Listening for the Grace Notes

Upon finishing seminary and entering my first pastorate, my wife Tammy and I decided we were ready to start a family. We tried for almost

Read More »
Blog

When The Church Makes Room

Acts 18:1-4 and 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 In my Midwestern hometown, hospitality usually takes the form of tables piled high with food and surrounded by people,

Read More »
Blog

Like a Dog on a Leash

When the early days of May arrive all bright and tulip-y, or drizzling on the bloom laden trees, or wind swept, or coronavirus-clad, I can’t

Read More »