Mar 22, 2012 | church, writing
“Language — the handling of words — is no small sacred cow among Christians, yet it may be one of our most measurable examples of human finitude. Like grass, language flourishes and withers, seemingly overnight. Words trend. Communication changes....
Jan 23, 2012 | church, ministry
Or is burnout intrinsic to ministry?Is the crisis whether we burn out … or how we burn out?Since this past Advent season when I watched the sanctuary fill with lights — lights on the Advent wreath, candelabra alongside the pews, and “Silent...
Jan 19, 2012 | church, ministry, stories, vocation
It’s inevitable. Adults make small talk — on the soccer field or at the coffee shop or in the local garage — to pass the time or introduce themselves to a frequently-seen stranger. Adult1: “Hello, I’m [name].” Adult2: “Nice to...
Oct 12, 2011 | church, scripture, sermon
Paul’s letter to Philemon is a small little letter with a long and troubled history. From the latter days of the Roman Empire through 19th-century America, the letter to Philemon was interpreted by pro-slavery proponents as Paul’s intercession to convince...
Sep 3, 2011 | church, peace, prayer-writing
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” (James 1:27) To care for orphans and widows in their distress… …or to blame the hungry and...
Dec 3, 2010 | church, news
Attention online shoppers: visit www.biddingforgood.com/GraceUCCAuction for bidding fun and holiday shopping!Place your bids soon before the auction closes at 10PM EST this Sunday, December 5. Proceeds benefit Grace United Church of Christ, Lancaster...
