Over the past year, due to this pandemic, many of us have had to face situations where we have been forced to move beyond our comfort zones.  Moving to online worship is an example of how we have been forced … read full post

Today, the gospel of John tells us Jesus’ hour has finally come. The writer of gospel of John tells us Jesus has finally come to the cross, the purpose and mission of his life. And, as we continue to journey … read full post

As we come to the middle of March, I am loving the smell and feel of spring in the air and the increasing sunlight with which we are gifted each passing day.  But, I am so tired of this pandemic … read full post

It is again that time of year when our conversations are focusing on the Big Ten!  I know many of you have a certain, intent interest in at least one group represented in the Big Ten. So, today, I … read full post

I am still shaken over what happened at our nation’s capitol on January 6th.  My heart grieves because of the deep brokenness in our culture.  In fact, I have been feeling for some time that our present context … read full post

The turning of the calendar year has a way of instilling an expectation of new beginnings, a promise of hope that life and present circumstances will get better.  And, quite frankly, as we think of the suffering the world has … read full post

Walter Brueggemann, one of my favorite theologians, when reflecting on this time in the church year, writes the following, “Advent does not begin in buoyancy or celebration or in a shopping spree.  The natural habitat of Advent is a community … read full post