ministry between a bowtie and a clergy collar
El-Roi--- the one who sees, Holy witness to our past, Observer of the now, Great envisioner of our very future, Like a new parent or caregiver, God you never take your eyes off of us, not for one moment. Anticipating what new thing that it is that we might do next. There in the wings …
Here are my reflections on this National Coming Out Day: I remember when I first heard the word queer. I was in sixth grade playing foursquare at recess. The new kid Bobby came over to play with us and one of the kids in the game stopped him from coming into the square by hurling aloud: …
We are approaching that in between time, God, the blending of two seasons. It must be fun for you to gradually unveil to our eyes your creative presence in your creation. What an artist you are, with your thoughtful placement of color and hue. Golden, ruby, and jade peeking through the summer green leaves, showering …
Last Saturday my wife Jessica, my dog Zeke and I spent a day at the Morton Arboretum. Four times a year the arboretum allows dogs to spend the day roaming the trails and we take full advantage of it when it rolls around. The day was perfect. The trees danced in the wind as if …
Mary's song of joy leaping within her might be just what we needed to hear this morning, God. This season of Advent has presented us with so many words of a promise of something to come, of the joy we hope for in a far off future, that we easily forget where to find joy …
Knot Your Average Pastor 