If you're the pastor of a mainline Protestant congregation, one of the things that you do a lot of is obesess over numbers. We are always paying attention to the attendance on Sunday mornings during worship. We wonder how many folks will attend Christmas Eve or Maundy Thursday. We wonder how many will come... Continue Reading →
Sunday Sermon: February 12, 2012
“I’ve Got Work To Do” Mark 1:40-45 and I Corinthians 9:24-27 February 12, 2012 (Sixth Sunday of Epiphany) First Christian Church Minneapolis, MN One of the things you probably don’t know about me is that I play the piano. Not well, but I can play a few notes. I started playing when I... Continue Reading →
Sunday Sermon: February 12, 2012
“I’ve Got Work To Do” Mark 1:40-45 and I Corinthians 9:24-27 February 12, 2012 (Sixth Sunday of Epiphany) First Christian Church Minneapolis, MN One of the things you probably don’t know about me is that I play the piano. Not well, but I can play a few notes. I started playing when I... Continue Reading →
Autism As A Dial, Not a Switch
A recent op-ed by psychiatrist Paul Steinberg about Asperger's Syndrome is getting a lot of attention with in autism circles, most of it negative. Steinberg is a little wary of the Asperger diagnosis, saying that it is not "true" autism. He notes: Considered to be at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, Asperger... Continue Reading →
Autism As A Dial, Not a Switch
A recent op-ed by psychiatrist Paul Steinberg about Asperger's Syndrome is getting a lot of attention with in autism circles, most of it negative. Steinberg is a little wary of the Asperger diagnosis, saying that it is not "true" autism. He notes: Considered to be at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, Asperger... Continue Reading →
Planned Parenthod vs. Susan G. Komen: Same S*%!, Different Day
I'm not going to get into the specifics of the whole Komen controversy because its been done ad nausem. But I do have one question: where should the Church be in all this? The whole mess concerning the two groups was one more annoying incident in the culture wars. Each side, including many a Christian,... Continue Reading →
Planned Parenthod vs. Susan G. Komen: Same S*%!, Different Day
I'm not going to get into the specifics of the whole Komen controversy because its been done ad nausem. But I do have one question: where should the Church be in all this? The whole mess concerning the two groups was one more annoying incident in the culture wars. Each side, including many a Christian,... Continue Reading →
Talking Back to the Strawman
As much as I love following and engaging in politics, I've have come to the opinion that politics is nasty business; especially for Christians and especially in these highly polarized times. The diversity of political opinion as well as healthy debate are hallmarks of a democratic society. My mom talks about growing up in her... Continue Reading →
Talking Back to the Strawman
As much as I love following and engaging in politics, I've have come to the opinion that politics is nasty business; especially for Christians and especially in these highly polarized times.The diversity of political opinion as well as healthy debate are hallmarks of a democratic society. My mom talks about growing up in her native... Continue Reading →
Look, It’s the Mythical Black Aspergian!
John Elder Robison wrote two articles for Psychology Today three years ago where he mused why he never say any black, male Aspergians or persons with Aspergers Syndrome.Well, as many of you know, I'm black. I'm male. And I have Aspergers. Which I guess means that I'm right up there with unicorns and the Loch... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 