Exactly because it is not easy right now we absolutely must go above and beyond to listen respectfully, to dialogue deliberately, and to embrace diversity.
Read more We must listen to one another and not reduce communication to the binary equation
remember what God requires of each one of us: "To do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God."
the witness of an authentic relationship with Jesus
Read more Some Flowers for Polly (the compelling apologetic of an authentic faith)
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14 There is so much to talk about this morning! But…
Read more Moderate Christian voices must re-enter the public consciousness (and conscience)
life goes on - full with challenge, inspiration, invention, and hope...
Read more May 2020 in Review: 31 days; 31 photographs; tons of inspiration
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…
Stay positive, stay sane, stay smart, stay healthy...
“Amidst all the uncertainty and inconsistency and mixed messages bouncing around in our world today, children need the kind of stability and care offered by good teachers…” Good morning! It’s a wet, soggy, rain-soaked, everything-is-saturated day here in Wake Forest. It’s been that kind of a week and it will be excessively damp for a…
There is so much at risk on both sides of the equation, and there are no easy solutions...
Read more leadership defined (you may want to write this down)
Yesterday my prelude to worship started in the garden and then moved into the sanctuary.
Read more worship in two settings – the garden and the sanctuary
