• The Sacrifice of the Good Shepherd

    The Sacrifice of the Good Shepherd

    For SundayEaster 4B Collect O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.…

  • Too Local

    Too Local

    [For the Zooming in on the COVID Recession presentation at Indiana State University, April 19, 2021] I have agonized over what to talk about tonight, how to deliver it. I’ve talked to a dozen people seeking advice. To talk about the impact of COVID-19 on this community and the ethics that surround it is a…

  • Finding Grounded

    Finding Grounded

    The pandemic disrupts our sense of normal. Jesus invites us to join in the transformation because normal isn’t the point.

  • The Devil’s Advocacy Of Refusing to Vaccinate

    The Devil’s Advocacy Of Refusing to Vaccinate

    Any debate over vaccinating against COVID-19 is built on a false premise. That individual freedom is half of the conversation.

  • A Paranormal Resurrection

    A Paranormal Resurrection

    For SundayEaster 3B Collect O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.…

  • The Power of Forgiveness

    The Power of Forgiveness

    We usually center our attention around Thomas, faith, and doubt. But this, like others, is really a story about Jesus.

  • Peace Like Popcorn

    Peace Like Popcorn

    For SundayEaster 2B Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you…

  • The Resurrection Shouldn’t. But it is.

    The Resurrection Shouldn’t. But it is.

    Easter and expectations. The pressure of what we should do. Be perfect. Figure it all out. All of that is erased.