It is the morning after. The sun came up gilding tomorrow with hope or lacing your heart with despair. But what is the difference between hope, wishful thinking, or conversely, despair? We need to … [Read more...]
The Bellybutton of the Galaxy
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...]
Out of the Saddle
I am out of the pulpit this week but an old friend asked me to send her a particular archive sermon, and so I am posting it. This has nothing to do with the lectionary readings for today and is out of … [Read more...]
A Future Not Our Own
A prayer attributed* to the late Roman Catholic archbishop of San Salvador, Oscar Romero, begins: It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our … [Read more...]
Two Sisters
This post appeared first in The Finger Lakes Times as an installment in the series, "Denim Spirit." Two of my sisters married women and I had the privilege to perform both ceremonies. This is a little … [Read more...]
The Taste of Hope
This post first appeared in The Finger Lakes Times (NY), in the weekly column, "Denim Spirit." Last Saturday held one of those bewildering moments when the door on one dimension suddenly opens and … [Read more...]
Failure of Imagination
This post appeared first in The Finger Lakes Times (NY), part of a weekly column titled, "Denim … [Read more...]
Dictatorship of the Minority
Christmas is almost here but I would rather rant about the dictatorship of the minority than coo about the Nativity. At least for today. The obvious violation of will is that once again the popular … [Read more...]
Aimless Love, Wishful Thinking, and The Pursuit of Happiness
We are about to wade into very dangerous water and all I can ask is that you don’t blame the river guide. I tried to add a little levity by marrying Ecclesiastes to Luke with that poem by Billy … [Read more...]
Agents of Hope
I can’t believe I am not going to preach directly from the story about Jesus enjoying a hot oil massage. But as sensually brilliant as that story is Isaiah brings us to the edge of another, even more … [Read more...]