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May 2012

May 07, 2012

Jan’s Open Love Letter to Her North Carolina Kin

[Photo by stephenmeszaros] One of my favorite people in the world is, pastor and friend, Jan...

May 03, 2012

Job Creation in the Presbyterian Church (USA)

[image by .aditya.] It's been about 15 years since I have had to do it, but...

April 2012

April 25, 2012

Grace Ji-Sun Kim – God, Women, and the Church

What began as a personal blogging hiatus, there has been such a positive response to the...

March 2012

March 07, 2012

Faith, Stones and the Top Ten Catholic Teachings Rick Santorum Rejects

[Photo by Gage Skidmore] If you are one of those who "enjoys" the topsy-turvy nature of...

March 02, 2012

Anyone Else Want to Give up eMail for Lent?

View original post. Don't worry, I'm not REALLY going to do it, but boy do...

February 2012

February 29, 2012

We’re Starting a New Presbyterian Church

See original posting. There are times when some things in life just make sense. What...

February 22, 2012

Sorry, but I will never say that you are not a Christian

Romans 12:14-19 (TNIV) 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice...

February 12, 2012

We are Christianity: An Open Letter to Frustrated Christians in the United States

This letter originally appeared on www.reyes-chow. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, My name is...

February 03, 2012

My Apology to Justin Bieber, Sarah Palin, A-Rod and My Mom

[Photo: hekatekris] Oh it feels so good, so justified, so deserved . . . and in...

January 2012

January 24, 2012

My Thoughts on The Fellowship and The Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians

[Photo from Fellowship Facebook Photos] UPDATE - At the bottom on this post, you'll see...

January 01, 2012

2012 Prayers of the People on Facebook

This post was reposted from www.reyes-chow.com. [Photo By aussiegall] I know that for people of all faiths...

December 2011

December 23, 2011

For Those Who Struggle During Christmas, You Are Not Alone

Like many people celebrating Christmas, whether as a spiritual discipline or social experience, there is no calm...

December 18, 2011

Margot Starbuck and the Special Sinner Project

Highlighted this week is a person I just met at a recent Red Letter Christians...

November 2011

November 14, 2011

The Unexpected Safety of the Radical Jesus

Original post appears on www.reyes-chow.com. If this is the first time you have ever read...

October 2011

October 27, 2011

If I Were the Mayor of Seminarytownville

It's been a long time since I graduated from seminary, 1995 to be exact. Much...

October 25, 2011

Faith Leaders March and Pray for Occupy Wall Street San Francisco

First off, if you have been involved in faith-based social justice work, you will recognize...

October 11, 2011

The Ally Dilemma on National Coming Out Day

Today is National Coming Out Day. Celebrated on October 11 in the United States and around...

September 2011

September 07, 2011

Applauding Executions Might be American, but it is not Christian

[photo: alphadesigner] I must admit I rarely comment in this manner about things that I...

September 06, 2011

My San Francisco: Labor Day March and Rally

Yesterday being Labor Day and all, what a better way to remember and celebrate labor...

September 02, 2011

Be the Change: 9/11 Remembrances, The Ribbons of Hope Project and The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations

One of my ongoing projects, the "BE THE CHANGE" series highlights people and projects that I...

August 2011

August 28, 2011

The Importance of Being Spiritual AND Religious

[Photo: giesenbauer] Last year the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released a survey...

August 17, 2011

Jesus Christ, Michele Bachmann and Other Lunatics

There is a fine line between name-calling and truth-telling: one is about tearing down the...

July 2011

July 30, 2011

A Christian Response to the Debt Ceiling Crisis

If you are like me, this past few days of punditry and chatter surrounding the...

July 04, 2011

A Few Thoughts on Gun Violence and Liberty

UPDATE: I totally forgot to include a great resource put out by the Presbyterian Church...

July 01, 2011

Be the Change: Steve Lindsley and the “Let Go” Project

BE THE CHANGE - This is a series of posts highlighting people and projects that...

June 2011

June 16, 2011

You Might be a Progressive Christian if . . .

For those who follow the going's on at Patheos.com you will notice a new grouping...

June 06, 2011

My time at the Human Rights Campaign’s 2011 Clergy Call

A few weeks ago, I was invited to be part of a press conference at...

June 03, 2011

Sharing 9/11 Prayers, Litanies and Worship Resources

It is hard to believe that this September will the 10th year since that defining...

May 2011

May 31, 2011

Pastoral Transitions in a Social Media World

Today is my final day as the pastor of Mission Bay Community Church and this...

May 10, 2011

My Hopes as Presbyterians Vote for Inclusion

UPDATE: Amendment 10a passed the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, 205 in favor, 56...