“I believe…in the resurrection of the body.” I grew up in a Presbyterian church where the preacher focused on interpreting the Bible, expository preaching plain and simple. The physical space had very little adornment. The windows were rose-colored stained-glass (ironic, I always thought)1The video linked is of Petra’s “Rose-Colored Stained […]
Christianity
99 posts
This is an entry in the “Acrostic Contemplations.” In-between is the adjective that describes the state in which we we always live. We exist between events, duties, relationships, careers. The Bible is full of examples of individuals and communities on the move from one place to another, living as nomads, […]
This is an entry in the “Acrostic Contemplations.” See “vocation.” 1Kings 22:5 But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the LORD.” 6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred of them, and said to them, “Shall I […]
This is the first entry in my “Acrostic Contemplations.” This started as a simple writing exercise: start at the beginning of the alphabet and write a bit about some thought, idea, character, concept, etc. It required only a modicum of discipline and even less insight. I was inspired to create […]
(Regarding the title of the essay, see Job 3:20-26.) This essay was written as part of the outreach program of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lexington to continue to minister to our community in this time of uncertainty and “social distancing” that requires not meeting in person. […]
COVID kept me from being able to record it myself, but the artist did an excellent job. Likely far better than I could have. You can listen to a sample before buying. Available to order from Christian Audio for $15.99 ($12.79 for members of their service). It is also available […]
This essay was written as part of the outreach program of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lexington to continue to minister to our community in this time of uncertainty and “social distancing” that requires not meeting in person. For essays by my friends and colleagues go to “Calming the […]
The situation in our country right now demands that we reexamine our beliefs, convictions, and commitments. The sad reality, of course, is that this situation of hatred, racism, and inequality has always been present and should always have driven us to such reflection. Now, it should be unavoidable for everyone, […]
This is an essay I needed to write and I wanted to write. In fact, it took me several efforts to get to this version and I will be sharing more thoughts on the subject in other posts. But this particular essay is also part of the outreach program of The […]
I have not made comments on this site with respect to the politics surrounding the coronavirus, COVID19, and isolation orders and I will not. However, I do think we can make some very strong statements about what we, as Christians,* should be doing: caring for the most vulnerable, the “least […]