faith

The God in Whom I Believe

The word, “God.”  Do people mean the same thing when they use it?  Could it be that people, even in the same religion, have different understandings of God?  In this video, I’m sharing some aspects of the God in whom I believe.  The following is a text version of this… Read More »The God in Whom I Believe

Faith VS Fear

“I’m not afraid.  I have faith!”  That’s something people say today.  I don’t think faith has anything to do with fear.  Fear is an emotion meant to protect us by alerting us to possible danger.  Faith is a conviction.  The following is a text version of this blog. There’s a… Read More »Faith VS Fear


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Christmas: Hope in Hardship

The Christmas Story. Yes, it’s a familiar tale that fills us with a bit of sentimentality and a kind of romantic sensibility.  We think of the silent night, the angelic choirs, and the star that led the magi. But when we pay close attention to the details of the story,… Read More »Christmas: Hope in Hardship

If It Doesn’t Kill You It Makes You Stronger?

            “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” That’s what philosopher Fredrick Nietzsche wrote about 150 years ago.  This sentiment is echoed in Kelley Clarkson’s hit song, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).”              I recently spent time with a young woman.  While she’s bright, professionally engaged, and living… Read More »If It Doesn’t Kill You It Makes You Stronger?

Reflections on the Story of the Man Blind from Birth

Many churches will not have services this week.  In the case of churches continuing to hold services, many people will opt not to attend for health concerns.  As a way to support the spiritual journey of Christians during this Lenten Season, for the remaining Sundays of Lent, I will post… Read More »Reflections on the Story of the Man Blind from Birth


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Becoming Fire

The movement started when Christianity could be legally practiced in the Roman Empire.  Those in serious pursuit of a way of life that could be called “Christian” left their towns and cities and headed to remote places to live alone or in small groups.  The most notable were the ones… Read More »Becoming Fire

Living Faith

I’m a person of faith.  But here’s the thing:  while I believe deeply in some things, the beliefs I hold most firmly aren’t statements of religious dogma.  Even with my theological education, when I think about dogmatic statements, I generally scratch my head and wonder, “What’s the point?”  Among the… Read More »Living Faith