I was working in the kitchen the other day, putting a nice salad together. There were some vegetables to chop up for the salad; onions, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, even some olives. I know, I know, there … Read More
WEDNESDAY’S WORD | 08.09.23
I’ve been giving real consideration to what it means to lead. Being called to lead is probably one of the most difficult things one could be asked to do. In a leadership position, your decisions … Read More
WEDNESDAY’S WORD | 08.02.23
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 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 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
Wednesday’s Word | 5.24.23
There are times in our lives when we may have a hard time mustering up a sense of hope. When we look at the state of the church today, we may find it difficult to … Read More
Wednesday’s Word | 5.17.23
I suppose one of the most famous messages from the 20th century was a transmission from space to NASA control: “Houston, we have a problem.” I want to invoke that same statement in regards to … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 05.10.23
I’m convicted by the notion of “no mores.” No more conversations.No more smiles or laughter.No more shared meals.No more quiet moments.No more inside jokes and side glances.No more dates.No more birthdays, Christmases, anniversaries.No more vacations.No … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 05.03.23
How can I find happiness? That’s sort of the question that comes to me on a regular basis these days. I find I’m generally a happy person, but that’s not quite the same as happiness, … Read More
Wednesday’s Word I 04.26.23
Yesterday morning it was my great honor to witness a ceremony that has played itself out over the last couple hundred years. Almost 700 persons; different ages, different ethnicities, different nationalities, different cultures, different religious beliefs, … Read More