Jul 20, 2009 | church, poem, scripture
Wooden floorboards, knotted and worn.Curl-up places. Blankets.Windows bright,Like the souls of thoseIn whose homes I can rest,Secure. These are my sanctuaries.
Jul 3, 2009 | church, nature
I grew up in rural Pennsylvania: exploring cornfield rows, climbing trees, and running barefoot whenever possible. I wore high heels and dresses only when the occasion required it (namely, Sunday morning church or Halloween). It seems helpful to start with this tidbit...
Feb 25, 2009 | church, Lent, prayer, writing
At Grace UCC, we are taking a Lenten Sabbatical: fasting from church business (especially committee meetings) and feasting on prayer, devotions, and small group conversation. In an effort to provide several diverse resources for daily prayer, I’ve volunteered to...
Oct 16, 2008 | church, music
For a musical expression of living in Advent, listen to “Hey World (Don’t Give Up)” by Michael Franti.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01FE9cPXE3M
Sep 8, 2008 | church, justice, scripture, sermon
The following thoughts are adapted (primarily the preface) from a sermon that I preached from Grace’s pulpit. Sometimes a sermon is crafted to deliberately provoke conversation; always such a sermon runs the risk of not adequately engaging the hearers and...
