A friend’s betrayal is one of life’s most piercing pains. When the friend is also a brother or sister in Christ the wound is worsened. This little
The Fifth Sunday in Pentecost
As a pastor, I value a Sunday Lectionary, the Church Year, and the centrality of the One-in-seven for its inherent possibilities for nourishing the
The Rite Stuff: Epiphany, John’s Baptism, and the Furnace that Keeps Faith Alive
"I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit" (Mark 1:8 ESV). The baptism of John was a ceremonial washing
A New Year Greeting
Christ has transformed our lives in every way, including time. New Years, as a holiday, follows Christmas perfectly. The "eternal intrusion" (Janet,
The Sixth Sunday in Easter
In the Sixth Sunday in Easter (in Year B of the Revisied Common Lectionary) I am drawn to the First Lesson from Acts 10:44-48. I am drawn to this
“Be a Shepherd:” Thoughts on a Letter to a Young Pastor in the Springtime
Since getting sick (I am getting more stable now, thank you for your prayers) I get to go back through old manuscripts, old sermons, and, especially