Content Warning: Swear word in the graphic below. I saw this on a reddit thread and it was very appropriate for this post. August usually brings a month of “back to school” sermons for those preparing for big changes in September. Majority of our congregations have not gone back to school in many years. Yet,Continue reading “ISFJ – Plan Ahead?”
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You’re Human Too?!?
These first 3 weeks in my new church are all about things that are important to me and my story of faith. Last week, it was my favorite passage about Jesus calming the storm. This morning, it is the story of Jesus and his righteous anger in the temple. As I opened my computer thisContinue reading “You’re Human Too?!?”
anam ċara
A Friendship Blessing by John O’Donohuepage 32 – 25th Anniversary Edition of anam ċara “May you be blessed with good friends.May you learn to be a good friend to yourself.May you be able to journey to that place in your soul wherethere is great love, warmth, feeling, and forgiveness.May this change you.May it transfigure that whichContinue reading “anam ċara”
At the Water’s Edge
I recently posted this picture and some reflection on it on my social media account. It gained some traction, and I wanted to offer some more thoughts on it. Here is the social media post. “Nearly every Sunday since COVID, I have written a Sunday morning email sharing plans for worship that morning, thoughts onContinue reading “At the Water’s Edge”
Liminal Space
“From pain to praise…” Years ago, when my grandpa died (about 23 years ago this week), our family was devastated. It was sudden and very scary. I was in college, and got the call to come home early one morning, he was in the hospital. I was able to see him when I arrived, andContinue reading “Liminal Space”
Permission Slip: Rage is OK
“You were not meant to live life constricted. The oppressors of this world have told you to play nice, be civil. They tell you to control yourself. But by this, they only mean they want you easy to be controlled. Don’t be mistaken, your anger doesn’t have to look like that of those who seekContinue reading “Permission Slip: Rage is OK”
Olympics and the Last Supper
I have read now for almost a week the opinions of so many people regarding the Olympics and that opening ceremony. I am a Christian. I am a pastor. I was not offended by anything that was portrayed during that opening ceremony. I love my faith. I love the stories of my faith. I loveContinue reading “Olympics and the Last Supper”
All Roads Lead to New Life
Back in 2003-2004, I was a student at Central Michigan University. I was studying religion and gerontology, and preparing to head to seminary in the fall of 2004. I began the ordination process back in 2000, and had my annual meetings not only with the church but also with the district committee on ordained ministry.Continue reading “All Roads Lead to New Life”
Facing the Storm with Faith 