Musings on Faith, Culture and ADHD
Note: I need to say that this blog post is NOT an endorsement of corporal punishment. The post is reflecting the some of the more complex emotions on this sensitive issue. When the news first broke about Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson being indicted for physically abusing his child, my “official” belief was that... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, I lost my cat Felix. He was a few months shy of being 16. Felix was a scrawny tuxedo cat. I have to assume he was the runt of the litter because he was so small. But he was a fighter. He had a progressive kidney disease, that probably ultimately got... Continue Reading →
Things are not going well in American Mainline Protestantism. Despite all the talk about how religious progressives are winning the day over the Religious Right, I tend to see a tradition that is in decline. I see churches closing- the remaining members too tired to continue. I see churches that are still going on, uncertain... Continue Reading →
It's always nice to know other folks are thinking about church in society: When presented with almost any social problem (education, health care, poverty, family life, and so on), today’s leaders typically point to one of two possible solutions—a freer market or a stronger state. But in opposition to these rather myopic solutions, I think... Continue Reading →
"Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner." This is one of those cliches that Christians tend to use (or at least I've heard people use them, I don't remember hearing someone say it) and one Christian in particular doesn't like it. Here's what Christian Piatt (a fellow Disciples of Christ pastor) has to say about this:... Continue Reading →
I looked into the mirror Proud as I could be And I saw my pointing finger Pointing back at me Saying "Who named you accuser? Who gave you the scales?" I hung my head in sorrow; I could almost feel the nails. I said "This is how it is To be crucified and judged Without... Continue Reading →
I was going to write something about the report from former FBI head Louis Freeh on the scandal at Penn State and the resulting comments from folks. But there isn't really much more to add to this, so I will just share what I wrote eight months ago when the scandal broke called "I Am... Continue Reading →
The following post was published in 2009. I am not what they would call a "cradle Disciple," someone who was born and raised in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). I found the Disciples about a decade ago. At this point, having been ordained and now serving in a Disciples church, I can say that... Continue Reading →
Tim Dalrymple:For every believer, the first question when confronted with a political issue is never “What does my party think?” Membership in a political party may be adopted for pragmatic purposes, but the believer is defined by his relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He takes every thought captive for Christ, submits all things to... Continue Reading →
Folks my age and younger have been remembering famed children's author Maurice Sendak, who died earlier this week. Everyone is familiar with Where the Wild Things Are, but I wanted to remember Sendak with another story, Pierre, the boy who didn't care. I don't remember reading the story, but I do remember the 1975 TV... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 