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February 2023

February 08, 2023

Ash Wednesday and Lent: Fasting for Earth as Resistance to Oppression

Fasting for Earth is a form of resistance to oppression that we can practice as...

January 2023

January 21, 2023

Announcing Preaching Survey: Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues

All preachers are invited to participate in this research project on ministry, preaching, and social...

May 2022

May 31, 2022

Pentecost & the Divine Purpose of Diversity: Genesis 11, Acts 2

Pentecost shows us that God loves diversity! So we should cultivate and celebrate diversity in...

July 2021

July 02, 2021

How I Fell for – and Recovered from – a Scam: Lessons & Recommendations

Even smart people can get fooled by a well-planned scam. Here’s what happened and what steps...

November 2018

November 11, 2018

The Widow’s Mite? No, MIGHT! – Justice, Power, and the Widow

It’s time to rethink the story about 'the widow’s mite' in Mark 12:41-44 and Luke...

October 2018

October 29, 2018

A Dollop of Grace: Vegan Challenge, Day 7

During the 7-Day Vegan Challenge, I learned just how difficult it is to be an...

October 18, 2018

Is Your Sermon In “The Purple Zone”? – Backstory Preaching Webinar

If you’re sensing the rising political tension in your church and wondering how to navigate...

August 2018

August 04, 2018

Manna: Bread and Laughter in the Wilderness

In the midst of our wilderness places, God finds a way to insert a little...

April 2018

April 06, 2018

Top 10 EcoPreacher Posts – 1st Anniversary on Patheos

This month marks the first anniversary of my EcoPreacher blog on Patheos. I’m grateful to...

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 27, 2017

9 Reasons ‘Trumpy Bear’ is a Sham: The Cuddlefication of a Despot

Is 'Trumpy Bear' for real? Unfortunately, yes. Let’s dissect this propaganda bear with 9 reasons...

November 2017

November 08, 2017

Preventing Gun Deaths – Tell Me Just ONE Thing You Will Do

Here’s what I want to know from you – whether you are a staunch supporter...

November 06, 2017

On the 8th day, God Created Guns: A Reading from the Gun Bible

The GunGod formed metal from the dust of the ground, and breathed into its barrel...

October 2017

October 27, 2017

The Execution of God: Encountering the Death Penalty – A Preacher’s Review

When is the last time you preached - or heard - a sermon about the...

July 2017

July 16, 2017

Feed the Right Wolf: Preaching Eco-Resurrection in the Midst of Eco-Crucifixion

The climate crisis threatens us with despair. How do we 'feed the right wolf' and...

July 06, 2017

Receiving the Right Yoke: A Sermon on Burdens and Stress

Matthew 11:25 - 30 speaks about rest and taking Jesus' yoke. Why is Jesus giving...

June 2017

June 21, 2017

What to do When You’re Attacked on All Sides: A Message for the Clay Jars

Since the inauguration of this country’s 45th president, I'm noticing edges of what may be...

April 2017

April 22, 2017

Religion and Science Can be Besties!: It’s Time for New Friendships

As citizens take part in the March for Science, I hope Christians will make it...

April 16, 2017

Chaos Theory and the Butterfly Effect: Why Easter Still Matters

Easter butterfly-and-cross images can feel trite in the face of escalating military and ecological unrest....

April 13, 2017

Competing Fractals: Good Friday and Saturday Vigil

What can the science of fractals - and the 80's movie The Dark Crystal -...

April 12, 2017

Welcoming Children into God’s Creation: 4 Things You Can Do Now

The well-being of children and the well-being of God’s Creation are fundamentally linked. Here are...

April 06, 2017

2017 ECO-PREACHER EARTH DAY SERMON CONTEST!

The 2017 EcoPreacher Earth Day Sermon Contest is closed for this year. Congratulations to the...

April 06, 2017

EcoPreacher is now on Patheos.com! Check it out!

I am thrilled to announce that EcoPreacher is now on Patheos.com! This is my first...