It's quite common in Progressive Christian circles to talk about the importance of justice or doing things for others over belief. There is a reason for this; that being the sad history of people who had solid beliefs in Christianity and yet their lives did not reflect what they were saying. I am reminded of... Continue Reading →
Sermon: “This Woman’s Work”
“This Woman’s Work” Proverbs 31:10-31 September 23, 2012 First Christian Church Minneapolis, MN I’m taking a risk in preaching this text. The passage in Proverbs about a “capable” wife and as you can tell, I’m a man. Men tend to get into trouble talking about women, especially those of us in the pulpit and... Continue Reading →
Church AND State
I wrote the following in response to a blog post about the United Methodist's General Board of Church in Society: I should start off by saying I’m not a Methodist but a Disciple. I agree with Tom in a sense that some of the bad feelings about agencies like the Board of Church and Society... Continue Reading →
…If I Were Brave
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 Miss the Old Mel White
I recently read an interview with Rev. Mel White. Most of you know him as someone who grew up as an evangelical, was a ghostwriter for many big evangelical stars and then came out as gay. I remember hearing about him in the mid-to-late 90s and back then he was kind of the SpongeBob Squarepants... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 