Every Sunday, I lead our congregation in a time of intercession. I create sacred space for persons to share their joys and concerns. And I don’t take the task lightly. I am certain that I am facilitating a dialogue, starting a conversation for which some cannot find the words, that I am helping persons open […]
“We are going to follow the facts wherever they lead us.” Then, why is the investigation taking so long? It is a short trip from the podium to the White House. Or is it because as soon as they are off and running in one direction, Mr. Trump’s tweets throw them off the scent? Some […]
Today, people around the world are remembering the genocide of European Jews. More than six million people died under the Nazi occupation and the leadership of Adolf Hitler. From 1941 to 1945, Jewish people were systematically targeted, imprisoned and killed in extermination camps, which is not to be confused with concentration camps. The former featured […]
“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” But, not so fast. Before we move on to the next thing on our liturgical to- do list, let’s take in this moment. Jesus has done more than defeat death but has won the salvation of the world. He is the only Undefeated Champion, claiming the victory of […]
I shared a meditation at a Maundy Thursday service last night titled “Do as I do.” It is a command that highlights the disconnect between our words and our actions. We know and say what is right but so often, we do not do what is right. We point out the rule while side- stepping the practice of […]