In the year 2002, a young blue star at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, made a sharp and unexpected turn. That star was among a group of stars moving so fast only something … [Read more...]
Savage Character
I am no fan of Donald Trump, far from it. But he is not to blame for synagogue murders, pipe bombs, or the shootings of people of color. Ours is a savage country with a feral character from the … [Read more...]
A Story Full of Characters
The Gospel of Mark is the shortest and most dramatic of the four authorized gospels. Mark is not only the first and earliest of the four gospels, he creates the pattern for the others. But most … [Read more...]
Speaking of Coffee
I have a singer/songwriter friend who wanted me to hear one of his newest songs. He said it was about coffee. Actually, now that I have begun to tell this tale, I remember that the occasion was a … [Read more...]
Agnostic Faith
The woman in the red dress “…shook a fist, then opened hands in praise.” (Last line from “Job’s Question on Nevis” by Grace Schulman) As I finished this sermon, closed my computer, and watched … [Read more...]
The God of Class
Last week in a NYT opinion column deliciously titled, “After Ruining Mayonnaise, Can Millennials Save America?” the author, Timothy Egan, wondered if the soon-to-be largest generation would save us … [Read more...]
A Bathroom Meditation
This is a cleaning-the-bathroom meditation – a place the mind wanders when performing an unpleasant task. Knock on wood, I have had a relatively charmed life. From a global perspective, it would … [Read more...]
It’s not about the legality of divorce, it is about the nature of marriage
Those readings from Job and Maya Angelou are juicy and wonderful: “We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy … [Read more...]
When Do Wealthy, White Men Think They Are Victims?
Riddle: When do wealthy, powerful, white men think they are victims? Answer: When they encounter the limits of their power, more precisely, when they are feeling powerless. Of course, that is the … [Read more...]
Recognizing One Another
I had a recent facetime call with a friend who is in seminary. She was exhilarated by the intellectual stimulation of learning about the Hebrew Scripture as well as New Testament … [Read more...]
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