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September 2021

September 04, 2021

Abortion and the Progressive Church: Is It Time to Break the Silence?

What does the Texas abortion law mean for clergy? Are progressive pastors willing to address...

September 27, 2020

Turn, then, and live! Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the choice for life

Ruth Bader Ginsburg knew we have a choice. Just like Ezekiel knew we have a...

July 2020

July 04, 2020

Announcing: Clergy Emergency League! Resist, Reclaim, Renew

Announcing the official launch of the Clergy Emergency League (CEL)! We support and challenge clergy...

June 2020

June 02, 2020

Trump Invades Church with Military Force. Christians Must Speak Out!

Trump invades church, violates separation of church and state. Christians must speak out!

May 2020

May 17, 2020

Obama’s Commencement Speech is for All of Us

I watched Obama's commencement speech with my teen-aged daughter. Here's what she and I heard,...

May 04, 2020

10 Leadership Lessons from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

Here’s what I’ve learned about effective leadership from watching Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear – even...

December 2019

December 05, 2019

You Brood of Vipers! John the Baptist Gives Us Permission Not to Be Nice

"You brood of vipers!" This year in the midst of the impeachment hearings, we hear...

September 2019

September 08, 2019

Hate the Right Things In Order to Love the Right Things. Luke 14:25-33

How can Jesus tell us to love our neighbor, but hate our father, mother, spouse,...

May 2019

May 08, 2019

April 2019

April 19, 2019

Impeach Trump To Send Russia a Clear Message: Not on Our Watch!

If Congress wants to send a message to Russia – or any other entity that...

December 2018

December 20, 2018

Preaching in the Purple Zone: Sneak Preview, Pre-Order Today!

Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide is now available for pre-order...

December 16, 2018

How ‘Entrapment’ Taught Me to be Honest: The Bulldog Story

Spinning Michael Flynn's lies as 'entrapment' reminded me of my own life lesson about honesty....

November 2018

November 07, 2018

How to be a Christian (and a Pastor) After the Midterm Elections

How are we supposed to be the church in a time like this? Here are...

October 2018

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...

October 06, 2018

Sometimes the Bad Guys Win: Senate Approves Kavanaugh

Yes, the bad guys are winning. But for my son and daughter, for my students,...

October 01, 2018

Mr. Kavanaugh, It’s Time to Grow Up

We had talked about the Kavanaugh case all day. 'This is weird to talk about,...

September 2018

September 09, 2018

Calling People Dogs: Juxtaposing Jesus and Trump

Calling people dogs seems to be common these days. But Jesus called a woman a...

September 02, 2018

Climb that Holy Hill! Legacy Lessons from Aretha Franklin and John McCain

A sermon on what Aretha Franklin and John McCain have taught us about what it...

July 2018

July 30, 2018

Gaslighting in the Age of Trump: 6 Tips for Survival

When the president's lies destroy the very concept of truth and reality for a nation,...

June 2018

June 19, 2018

Is the Methodist Church Right to Condemn Jeff Sessions?

Hundreds of United Methodist clergy and church members signed a letter bringing church law charges against...

June 07, 2018

We Intend to Be Heard: Poor People’s Campaign Denied Access in Kentucky

June 4 marks the first time a Poor People's Campaign group was denied entrance into...

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...

January 2018

January 14, 2018

To Understand Martin Luther King Jr., Read Howard Thurman

The sermons, essays, and speeches of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are a...

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 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...

November 2017

November 15, 2017

How to Survive a Red/Blue Thanksgiving: Creating a ‘Purple Zone’

Blue dot in a sea of Red on Thanksgiving? Red dot in a sea of...

November 02, 2017

Webinar: Preaching Controversial Issues

Want to preach prophetically without risking your position or pastoral relationships? This webinar offers practical...

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...

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...

May 2017

May 17, 2017

Preaching Martin Luther King’s “Drum Major Instinct” in the Trump Era

There is a way to preach about politics (literally, the concerns of the citizenry, the...