• A cup of cold water

    A cup of cold water

    In the midst of community tragedy, we see ready examples of generous welcome. What is it that we offer each other?

  • Why I’m excited about my first Social Media Sabbath

    Why I’m excited about my first Social Media Sabbath

    A social media sabbath is about taking time away from distraction. For personal and mental health. This one is for a month.

  • When neutral isn’t neutral

    When neutral isn’t neutral

    We have a false image of neutrality. Ending affirmative action damages the neutrality equality actually brings to us.

  • Welcomed or Welcomer (Proper 8A)

    Welcomed or Welcomer (Proper 8A)

    There is a distinct challenge in this week’s gospel. But it is based more on where we see ourselves in it. As welcomed or welcomer.

  • There is more here than welcome

    There is more here than welcome

    As we read about Jesus teaching about welcome, we might think it starts here, with this, and not from our being unwelcome.

  • Welcome — our radical orthodoxy

    Welcome — our radical orthodoxy

    The concept of welcome is generous and novel today. It used to be normal. That difference is important for us to recognize.

  • Between Proper 7 + 8 (Year A)

    Between Proper 7 + 8 (Year A)

    In the space between last week and this week, we might lose contact with the context. Apostleship and division.

  • Jesus’s case against unity

    Jesus’s case against unity

    In this doozy of a gospel, Jesus seems to support division. What he really supports is freedom and community.