Musings on Faith, Culture and ADHD
Luke 18:9-14 October 27, 2013 First Christian Church Mahtomedi, MN This parable reminds me of General Akbar from Star Wars. He’s the fish like guy from the Return of the Jedi who realizes the Rebel forces are in danger. He utters a line that most science fiction geeks know by heart: “It’s a trap!” The... 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 →
Here's this week's lectionary musings. Come Sunday: \"What Would Jesus Drive?\" (October 27, 2013).
Luke 18:1-8 Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost October 20, 2013 First Christian Church Mahtomedi, MN I’ve learned a lot about growing old from my parents...and my 15-year old cat, Felix. Maybe the most important thing I have learned is that growing old isn’t for weaklings. Now growing old is not all negative, but there are things... Continue Reading →
Well, it's been over a month since I became the pastor at First Christian in Mahtomedi, MN. So far I haven't crashed the church into a tree. I'm still a bit surprised I'm doing this. I had started to convince myself that I just couldn't pastor a church all on my own. Someone who has... Continue Reading →
Here's this week's lectionary reflection. Growing old is not for the weak. This past summer, my partner and I were busy shuttling between Minnesota and Michigan to move my parents from their house of over 40 years to a senior housing apartment complex on the other side. It was getting difficult for my octogenerian parents... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I sat down for a beer with a fellow pastor. Actually, I had hard cider- he had the beer. The pastor is theologically conservative and sees me- a gay pastor with an orthodox theology as a bit of an enigma. We had a very good discussion talking about church and life... Continue Reading →
“On the Verge of a Miracle” Luke 17:11-19 Twenty-First Sunday of Pentecost October 13, 2013 First Christian Church Mahtomedi, MN I grew up in very unusual area. My home town of Flint is about an hour West and South of Canada. Yes, you heard me correctly, South to Canada. Detroit is the only place in... Continue Reading →
Borders are interesting things. I grew up in Michigan only an hour in two directions to the US/Canadian border. When driving accross a border, you stop at a booth where someone from Customs asks why you are coming to their fair nation and what are your intentions. After looking at our passports, the officer waves... Continue Reading →
“Go Small or Go Home” Luke 17:1-10 Twentieth Sunday of Pentecost First Christian Church Mahtomedi, MN I love riding rollercoasters. I love going at high speeds, being dropped from terrifying heights and basically feeling like you just might lose your life. It’s been wonderful to know that my partner Daniel also loves rollercoasters. I’ve ridden... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 