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April 2018

April 14, 2018

A Dozen Bible Passages for Preaching a Creation-Care Sermon

You’d like to preach a sermon about caring for God’s Creation in your congregation. But...

March 2018

March 31, 2018

The Stations of the Cross, a City Park, and Justice

Cold gray rain dripped down our hoods and umbrellas as the gathering of Christians moved...

March 28, 2018

Three Workshops – Earth, Water, Air: Seeking an Eco-Resurrection

Three Workshops - Earth, Water, Air: Seeking an Eco-Resurrection DISCOVER a new perspective for engaging...

January 2018

January 07, 2018

‘In God We Trump’ – Film Review

Riveting and revealing, 'In God We Trump' helps us make sense of the baffling phenomenon...

December 2017

December 31, 2017

5 Steps for a Healthy Pastor, Congregation, and Planet

I realized I was a risk for my congregation. These 5 steps helped. Healthy pastor...

December 28, 2017

New Year’s Resolution: Bring Back the Taboos

Trump has eroded our moral foundations. Every person of faith, who strives to honor the...

December 10, 2017

Conspiracy of the Christian Kind: Advent 3

For Christians, the word conspiracy takes on a different meaning when we understand how the...

December 06, 2017

#MeToo, #ChurchToo: The Church is Facing the Truth About Its Sexism

#MeToo, #ChurchToo: The #MeToo movement is beginning to well up within the Christian Church. We’re...

December 01, 2017

Words of Advice for Good Men: #MeToo Meet #YouToo

#MeToo meet #YouToo. Even good men are being shaken to their core by the daily...

November 2017

November 29, 2017

Holy Communion – YOUR Incarnation, EARTH’S Incarnation

A Reflection on Holy Communion. One of my favorite poets, David Whyte, describes tasting as an...

November 21, 2017

Rethinking Christ the King from the Ground Up

Christ the King locates himself not just in the heights of the heavens, but in...

November 14, 2017

Preserving the Holy Remnant: Kentucky Natural Lands Trust

Why protect natural lands like Kentucky's Pine Mountain? Kentucky Natural Lands Trust shows us it's...

October 2017

October 18, 2017

Preaching Across Divides: Purple Zone Strategies for Pulpit and Public Square

Ecclesio.com invited me to contribute an essay for their week of conversations around the theme...

September 2017

September 04, 2017

Your Work Matters to God: A Christian Reflection for Labor Day

How can churches support people in their work? As we celebrate Labor Day, Martin Luther's...

August 2017

August 19, 2017

How to Preach When You Are Afraid

Here’s the truth many clergy have shared with me – they're afraid to preach about...

August 15, 2017

8 Ways to Preach About Charlottesville, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice – REVISED

Here are 8 ways to preach about Charlottesville by crafting a sermon that confronts the...

August 15, 2017

9 Reasons You Need to Preach about Charlottesville and White Supremacy

Are you hesitating to preach about Charlottesville, white supremacy, and racism? Here are 9 reasons...

August 14, 2017

The Harp Sermon: A Response to Charlottesville and Racial Hatred

The Harp Sermon: What St. Paul - and playing the harp - have taught me...

August 02, 2017

7 Ways Your Church Can Support Your Female Pastor

Here are seven suggestions not just for avoiding insensitive sexist remarks, but for actively supporting...

July 2017

July 30, 2017

Book Review: Preaching the Women of the Old Testament

Ever heard of Achsah? The Daughters of Zelophehad? Rizpah? Think you know the story of...

July 08, 2017

Noah’s Ark and Climate Change: What Kind of Church Will We Be?

I talked about Noah's Ark in a children's sermon once, and one child asked, 'What...

June 2017

June 01, 2017

La Lengua de Dios: Pentecost and the Language of God

I had a memorable encounter around language last year working the concession stand at my...

May 2017

May 29, 2017

Flag Placement in Church: How to Have the Conversation

Flag placement is one of the most delicate conversations to have in a church. How...