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Five things that I wish I’d learned in seminary

In seminary, I had terrific classes.  Old and New Testament, Church History, Theology, Pastoral Care, Hebrew, Greek and some handy German. Oh,..

What I wish I had learned in seminary

This week, we asked our bloggers to name a few things that they wish they had learned in seminary.  Visit the Outlook..

Where do I belong?

This week, we asked our bloggers to name a few things that they wish they had learned in seminary.  Visit the Outlook..

“I’m not THAT old…I’m just THAT blessed!”

We install and ordain elders on the Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus.  It is an opportunity to highlight how serving..

Creating communities between younger adults and older congregations

Loss of meaning: Millenials’ greatest fear

I, like many millenials, grew up with the understanding that one day I’ll make it past our parent’s income.  Or at the..

Everything that breathes

Today is a snowy day.  It is a day when most streets are quiet, except for the sound of squealing sledders on..

Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry?

The not-so-prime of life

I turned forty-five last week.  It doesn’t seem possible to me that I am as old as all that, to be honest. ..

A prayer for the fickle at heart

Fathers and Daughters and Mothers and Sons

I remember a time when I remembered my father is also a son who took care of a daughter who was me...

Seeking a third way in our life together

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When churches struggle to develop new and authentic programs to attract children, youth and young adults (often in desperation) it would make..

American idols—The top 10 things that we love more than God

Little children, keep yourselves from idols.  1 John 5:21 Is it time to think about New Year’s resolutions?  As we contemplate how..

Partners in the Gospel

Partnership  The Apostle Paul’s provisions came from tentmaking and from the hospitality of people along his journey. But they also came from..

I decided to not have the kids be in the pageant this year

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and..

Try starting here

The other day I was at the local YMCA when I ran into one of the other regular Friday morning swimmers.  We..

Christmas Sabbath

I’m sitting in the glow of the light of the Christmas tree at 4:30 a.m. because I can’t shut off my mind. ..

PC(USA) ordination examinations: The need for clarity and alternatives

Unfulfilled waiting

Stewards of mystery

A note (if you read my last blog post and are curious): My dog, Cyrus is still alive and well.  On the..

The radio preacher, the atheist blogger, and me

I have two colleagues who constantly irritate me but have taught me volumes about how to speak about faith.  I seek them..

Sleeping through sermons

The sacred adventure