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May 2016

May 11, 2016

I’ve Been Called Worse

Whenever I speak, or write, about how we need to feed the hungry, care for...

May 05, 2016

Glamorizing Injustice

We have allowed injustice to thrive in American, and around the world, to satisfy the greed of those...

April 2016

April 19, 2016

The Process of Life

When I hear words being spoken by people seeking to lead us, I don’t hear...

April 11, 2016

Here’s A Dilemma

Let me see if I understand, with all the injustices facing humanity you’re actually concerned with...

April 01, 2016

Claiming to Be A Follower of Christ

Is it just me, or is this whole Republican Political Cycle driving you crazy? I...

March 2016

March 15, 2016

A Spirit of Unity

One of the most disgusting things coming to light in this election cycle is how...

March 14, 2016

Free Speech Works Both Ways

I wonder if our Political Leaders are simply mirrors reflecting back to us our images? When...

March 11, 2016

The Parable of a Beach Party

As Jesus was eating, and drinking with his first followers, several local Pastors and Elders came by...

February 2016

February 27, 2016

The Parable of the Greedy CEO

After speaking to a large crowd for a long time, Jesus was looking forward to...

February 23, 2016

The “New” Samaritan

It was a warm day, Jesus was enjoying the company many people who came to hear...

February 22, 2016

A New Parable of the Good Daughter

As Jesus was s haring the love and generosity of the Divine with those gathered...

February 19, 2016

War Solves Nothing

I always get nerves when I hear our Leaders, and potential Leaders, speak about war....

February 18, 2016

It Just Had to Be Said Again

It just had to be said again.

February 18, 2016

In Response to The Death of The Progressive Conversation

[NOTE] This is long, but so was the original article I don’t normally address other...

February 12, 2016

We Should Be Changed

Christ should change you, that seems to be a given – but is it? Christ...

February 09, 2016

If you’re unable to speak in love…

How you speak shows how you express your faith to others. How you speak to others, shows others...

February 07, 2016

I don’t always know what God’s will is for me, but I always know what it’s not

Circulated within Twelve Step circles, this little exercise in logic opens a door. It can...

February 06, 2016

We Need To Learn How To Love Again

We need to learn how to love again. Too many people who claim to be...

January 2016

January 14, 2016

Christian Karma

Many of my more Conservative Christian friends don’t like the idea or Karma; I’s not...

December 2015

December 30, 2015

What Real Heroes Look Like

Over the past several years I've seen memes on Facebook sharing pictures of soldiers shooting the...

December 30, 2015

Violence, War and Revenge Solve Nothing

It's not a secret, I am pro-peace; you could even say I'm a Pacifist. Keep in...

December 22, 2015

A Christmas Message From The Naked Jesus

Many churches today speak of Jesus in two ways: Womb or Tomb, were everything centers...

December 16, 2015

New Ideas

Let's face it, if we're not challenged, we're living inside our own thoughts. When new...

October 2015

October 07, 2015

The End of The World

Today is the end of the world, that is according to Chris McCann of the...

August 2015

August 19, 2015

An Abomination?

The other day I received a Facebook message from a pastor informing me that I...

June 2015

June 26, 2015

Unity in Love

I received an email today from someone who asked me why I hadn’t spoken about...

June 19, 2015

Nothing

Nothing. PERIOD.

May 2015

May 29, 2015

My Evolution: Now It’s Getting Personal

30 years ago, I was ordained an elder in The Church of the Nazarene. The...

May 01, 2015

See The Good

I am always amazed at how many Pastors, and "christians," want to point out all...