I was having a conversation with a clergy colleague the other day concerning the sacrament of Holy Communion. We were talking about how it should be viewed, and how it should be offered to all … Read More
WEDNESDAY’S WORD | 07.26.23
I am always so very glad to hear of people getting away; relaxing, refreshing, recreating. This is necessary for our physical and spiritual well-being. Its the reason God commands us to observe a sabbath, to … Read More
WEDNESDAY WORD | 07.19.23
I only have one brother, we are both adopted children from two different families. Although we are not blood-related, we have always been close. As life happens, we have each chosen our own path and … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 07.12.23
I have a young friend who occasionally reaches out to me with the ubiquitous text, “WYD”? It always seems innocent enough, he’s just checking in with me. That’s what I’m thinking. Not so. Almost invariably, … Read More
WEDNESDAY’S WORD | 07.05.23
Yesterday was Independence Day, July 4th. It seems as if we pull out all the stops to celebrate the day we declared independence from England and the rule of the monarchy. We decided we needed … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 06.28.23
When my father was still alive, I can remember how the conversation on the telephone would go. I’d call and he would answer the phone. After saying hello, the next topic would always be the … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 06.21.23
It’s soooooooo HOT! This heat can really sap all the energy out of you. Summer is here and in full force. Of course, being from Texas, we probably shouldn’t complain about the heat, it’s a … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 06.14.23
Have you ever been so angry at someone, or some group, you just simply couldn’t move beyond your anger? It happens to many of us, for a variety of reasons. Our anger burns hot within … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 06.07.23
It seems to me one of the fractures we are experiencing in our society and world today is a lack of or loss of trust. We have in the past placed an enormous amount of … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 05.31.23
I’ve been thinking a lot about this coming Sunday and weekend. We will celebrate Pride weekend with all of our LGBTQ+ friends and family. Pride celebrations take place in cities all over the world at … Read More