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Becoming People of Peace
We’ve been given a way out of this mess: The Baptismal Covenant. We just need to see that we already know the way.
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Cleaning up our character after the Siege
After domestic terrorists stormed the U.S. Capitol, people of faith try to understand what is going on with their neighbors. The Good Samaritan whitewash I’ve seen a lot of people of faith try to address the moment in ways they hope will calm the waters of discontent. And there’s something about it that doesn’t entirely…
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The Lie Behind “Don’t Tread on Me”
Seeing the Gadsden flag flown outside an occupied Capitol building reveals the lie behind its words: “Don’t tread on me”. They trod. Which transforms the message. Long used as a Libertarian call to arms, this flag has meant to express a sense of rugged, but equal independence. But under its surface, there has always been…
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And the darkness will not overcome us
My original homily for tonight was going to be light. In part because this day brings out the heady in me. It has a rich history that I am a geek to share as often as possible. But given the events at the capital today, I think we need something a little different. Because this…
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Welcome to Beautiful Prayer Common Prayer
Welcome to Beautiful Prayer, Common Prayer, the first in a series of Faith 15 workshops designed to help you deepen your spiritual life. This season after the Epiphany, we will be exploring prayer. As we get started, I invite you to Watch the attached welcome video. Collect your initial thoughts on prayer. Write them down.…
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My 3 Words for 2021
The three words to guide the year. Join with others writing #my3words for 2021 and make a resolution that will stick.
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Christmas Stories
We expect our Christmas stories to be full of joy. But they often only end that way. How we get there is how we find grace.
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Breaking the Chain
My attempt to be productive during the pandemic took an interesting turn. I moved away from measuring and toward showing up.
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