As I scanned the news this morning, one of the headlines which caught my attention was about the papyrus fragment on which is written, “Jesus said to them, ‘My wife…” When the news about this fragment first broke in 2012, it set off a firestorm of … [Read more]
Deep Breath. New Life.
Sometime each morning I find myself standing at our kitchen counter looking out the window onto our back yard. Often as I finish the last of my coffee before I walk the dog and go to work. For months the view out my window has either been the dirty … [Read more]
Like A Child
David Letterman’s sarcasm has made them famous, But Top 10 lists have always captured our attention. 10 best colleges. 100 best high schools. 25 richest people. 10 most influential women. 5 most powerful men. Let’s be honest, some part of our … [Read more]
Everyday Miracles
Five years ago I had open heart surgery. I had developed a blood infection that went undiagnosed for a number of months until, eventually, it damaged one of my heart values. It was a long, complicated process both before and after the surgery. Not … [Read more]
Dear Mr. Stern, President of World Vision U.S.
Dear Mr. Stern, I am sure you are still living in the whirlwind created by the decision and then abrupt reversal of the decision made by World Vision to consider employing couples in a committed homosexual relationship. I am just a parish pastor … [Read more]
Sometimes We Make It Too Complicated
Sometimes we make praying and prayers too complicated, don’t we, O God. Thinking we have to be in the right place or say the right words in order to pray. But it is not like that, is it? Remind us again, O God… That each time our heart reaches out … [Read more]
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