culture – Pilgrim in Progress

Racism/violence/COVID crisis: we can do better; we must effect positive change; as people of faith we can lead the way

I have a true story for you. It’s a difficult story to hear, but I’m not sharing this to sensationalize, or to cause despair. Instead I’m telling it to bring hope, and to talk about what is possible when (and if) things are done right. Back when I was an educator, working in the community…

Happy 68th Wedding Anniversary to my mum and dad!

Grace and David Maul: then, and now....

“This is how we Corona!”

They will come home and sing songs of joy on the heights of Jerusalem. They will be radiant because of the Lord’s good gifts— the abundant crops of grain, new wine, and olive oil, and the healthy flocks and herds. Their life will be like a watered garden, and all their sorrows will be gone. The…

Fabulous Five Food Photo Friday (where the burger steals the show)

Happy eating. But, more importantly, enjoy family time around the table - what an opportunity!

Andy Warhol, my men’s group, and this cultural moment

My God not only sends me into the world - the virtual world too - God comes with me.

The other side of the camera (& redeeming the web)

worship at home anchors the life of our church

It’s the end of the world as we know it… and we’ll be fine (can crisis beget progress?)

I believe this is an amazing opportunity. Let's not see it go to waste

Beyond, “business as usual” this Lent

“As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy will be in you and your joy…