Aug 12, 2019 | books, justice, lament, news, theodicy
On the wicked, God will rain coals of fire and sulfur; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. For the LORD is righteous. (Psalm 11:6-7, NRSV) Is God still righteous if the wicked thrive? Maybe you’ve noticed that there are children weeping in the...
Aug 4, 2019 | justice, lament, news, psalm
O give thanks to the Holy One, whose reputation is goodness, whose love is steadfast and forever. From the depths of mourning, in anger and in tears we pray: O give thanks to the Holy One, whose reputation is goodness, whose love is steadfast and forever. From the...
Jan 4, 2019 | news, peace
On Christmas morning, as my two teenagers began to open a shared present, I told them that the gift needed several caveats. “First,” I said, “remember that we believe in the work of peace more than the work of war.” “Second, world domination is a terrible business;...
Sep 28, 2018 | Bible, justice, news
“When King Ahasuerus was merry with wine, he commanded Queen Vashti to appear before him, in order to show the peoples and the officials her beauty—for she was fair to behold. But Queen Vashti refused.” – Esther 1:10-12 During the 180 days of King Ahasuerus’ big bash,...
Jul 21, 2018 | comfort, faith, news, scripture
“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be...
Aug 13, 2017 | justice, love, music, news, racism
O Love Supreme, our foundation and our irritation, our comfort and our chastisement: The earth quakes with the marching of racism (in every generation, new boots carry the same hatred) but we who know Love Supreme will not be shaken. The air blisters and scorches with...
