This is an update of a sermon I wrote in 2014 on suburban ministry.
Jesus of Suburbia:An Update
Not My Problem
This morning, a visitor showed up for worship. During the passing of the peace, I came over and introduced myself. By the time the sermon began, the visitor was gone. I realized how he talked about church made me think he was planning to worship with the church that rents out space with us, which... Continue Reading →
What Are We Being Inclusive For? (Revisited)
What are we including and why? Why are we being inclusive? What are we being inclusive for?
Faith, Love and Politics
This week there were a two examples of what faith in the public square should look like and they happen to be bipartisan.
(In)Visible
How are we going to be a visible presence in our community?
Why Our Church Isn’t Progressive
As I was scanning Facebook the other day, I noticed a church Facebook page that claimed they are a progressive church. More mainline Protestant congregations are declaring themselves as a progressive congregation, meaning a congregation that focuses on LGBTQ rights, the environment, race, abortion and other issue that would be issues from the political left.... Continue Reading →
Roll the Bones
We can't help but ask why tragedies happen and no matter what, we wonder why bad things happen to you and the people close to you.
Soto Voce, Revisited
Turning 50 last October made me start thinking about making changes. I feel more like writing about everything.
All Is Forgiven
I've been preparing for the sermon for this coming Sunday and I've been reading and thinking about the text: Mark 2:1-22. The very first story is the story of the four men who went up to the roof and lowered their friend down to where Jesus was healing. Everyone always focuses on the extreme faith... Continue Reading →
The Most Hopeful Time of the Year
Anyone who knows me knows that I hate the Christmas song, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." It just seems to be a song that is so sickly sweet in a way that just isn't real. I also don't understand the part of the song that talks about "scary ghost stories." Why would you... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 