I want to begin by inviting us a into 30 or 40 seconds of silence together, eyes closed and repeating a mantra. A mantra is simply a word or phrase used in prayer and meditation to catch our … [Read more...]
Still, and Still Broken
I was part of a church once that labored long and hard over a new mission statement. When the draft was completed and it was unveiled to the congregation from whom the vestry and committee sought … [Read more...]
Redefining “True Love”
This sermon attempts to redefine true love. My mom had one of those stair-step illnesses that takes a person down one step at a time. Her illness took about a dozen years, with the last few the … [Read more...]
The Voice
“Cameron Calhoun!” That was my mother’s voice…when she was jovial. When I was in trouble it was just, “Cameron.” “Cam?” Low, tentatively quiet…that was my Dad’s voice. “Daddy” “Pops” And a … [Read more...]
The brave things in the old tales and songs, Mr. Frodo
So, the last time I preached here next fall’s freshman class was in utero. According to the Beloit College “Mindset List” next fall’s freshman never shared the planet with Princess … [Read more...]
Join me in Columbus, Ohio
Religionless Christianity A Reflection on Christian Spirituality In Our Time Presentation and Reading from "The Steam Room Diaries" Saturday, April 9 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM St. Stephen's Church … [Read more...]
MIDWIFE
This sermon has three time zones: way, way back; a few years ago; and now. Way, Way Back So picture this scene – it is a follow up to last week when I talked about Isaiah’s poetry … [Read more...]
A Rerun At The End of the World
Archived Sermon: 2012 If you were going to watch a movie starring, Steve Carell (star of “The Office”), and Keira Knightley (think “Pirates of the Caribbean”), wouldn’t you imagine it was a … [Read more...]
SECRETS!
Dear Subscribers, Followers, and Friends of subversivepreacher.org, I have secrets! Please don’t tell anyone because this is just between you and me, but very soon there will be an announcement … [Read more...]
This Says It All For Today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WAWAnJOnRI For those who live in the United States, may you have a blessed and extended holiday weekend. For those of you who do not live here, I beg your … [Read more...]
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