Advent is here! That means we begin the waiting. Every year I try to take a bit of a different approach to this season, and this year… Read more “Tzadekah”
Oh, You Can’t Get To Heaven…
Ooops! There goes Jesus again—saying things that totally challenge all that we good American Capitalists hold dear. So inconvenient when the Son of God calls you out… Read more “Oh, You Can’t Get To Heaven…”
Oh, Hell…
So it cannot be avoided…The scripture this week (Mark 9:36-50) has Jesus saying the word that is translated as “Hell” three times, and ends with a rather… Read more “Oh, Hell…”
Oblivious
The scripture this week has all sorts of good tidbits, but let’s just start with the beginning. Jesus is once again trying to explain to the disciples… Read more “Oblivious”
Being Overwhelmed
So, you will have noticed that it has been a while since my last post/epistle…my apologies, as I know that I committed to keeping these up while… Read more “Being Overwhelmed”
Sabbath in Sabbatical
Ever have one of those vacations where you loaded so much into it that you got home and thought, “I could really use a vacation now,” ?… Read more “Sabbath in Sabbatical”
Island of Hope, Island of Tears
This last week of my time in New York has been largely focused on the history of this place. As you might imagine, that is a rich… Read more “Island of Hope, Island of Tears”
The Power of Place
Something that I continually marvel at is the power that certain places have over us. Last week we were headed to brunch with a friend and it… Read more “The Power of Place”
“Who lives, who dies, who tells your story…”
I have seen many Broadway shows over my lifetime. I have seen big productions. I have seen original casts. I have seen them in London, New York,… Read more ““Who lives, who dies, who tells your story…””
Yes, and…
Life is more interesting when you let God take the lead and see where you end up. That is where the best stories come from. That also appears to be where tattoos come from as well!