Almost all of us have experienced a life changing event in our lives. It could be something full of joy…or it could be something tragic. But all of us at some point, have, or will experience something that suddenly, unexpectedly, causes everything to change. I’ve read interviews with people who worked at the World Trade Center on … More Holy Disruption
Have you ever wondered if it’s ok to have doubts about your faith? Have you ever questioned the beliefs you grew up with…or the things you’ve been taught? Have you ever wondered “is this really how it all works?” Occasionally, people come to see me who have doubts, or questions. That doesn’t surprise me. It’s a good thing. God gave … More Ants in your Pants
L: Christ is risen! C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! There are some words that carry immense power…words that we hear and they brighten our day…or they bring joy…or they change who we are. Think about the power of words. Throughout history, we’ve seen how words can inspire, motivate, and even shape nations. Words have power. For the past … More Say the Words
Have you ever experienced a really good meal? I mean really good? A meal that stands out…a meal that you remember. We all know that a great meal…is not simply about the food……though having good food certainly helps. No, a great meal is much more than that. A great meal is good food…and, it is good people. I have a group … More One Meal at a Time
Grace and Peace to you from God our creator, and from Jesus, the one who is the way. Amen. Lori and I have been rewatching the TV series from the early 2000’s called “The West Wing.” It is the story of a fictional presidential administration, and all of the staff who work within the west wing of … More This is the Way
“Your kingdom come, your will be done. On Earth, as it is in heaven.” You know these words. You are familiar with these words. If you grew up in the church, you learned them…in fact, you were probably required to memorize them. And if you’ve been to worship at Trinity more than once, you may have noticed that here, … More Mind the Gap
At the end of last week’s Gospel reading, Jesus seemed to be on the verge of starting a social revolution. He had just said, “Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, sorrowful and despised,” and then “Woe to you who are rich, fat, happy, and famous.” To the crowd who was listening, most of whom were poor…this … More When It Is Hard to Love
My wife, Lori has a large family. She has 6 brothers and sisters, plus, kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, in-laws, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces…you get the idea. There’s a lot of ‘em! So, when her family gathers for Christmas, or other holidays… well, it can be a little nutty. What they consider a medium sized family gathering is probably 25-30 people. And … More Come and See
One of my favorite movies is the Pixar film, “Toy Story.” I’m fairly certain, that if you’ve spent any time at all with a young person under age 10, you’ve probably seen it. But just in case you haven’t, a quick review: Toy Story is about a collection of toys belonging to a little boy named … More In That Moment
Of course, the shepherds were terrified. Of course, they were! They had to be terrified…because that night, they were just minding their own business…doing what shepherds do, when out of nowhere, an angel of the Lord stood before them and the glory of the Lord shown around them. They were terrified at the shock of it all, but … More Love Knows Your Name
Test Driving Theology 