The Craziness of the Resurrection
The resurrection is not subject to rational explanation. I can only say: it feels like spring—like spring might feel to a person
Me and Joe and What’s-His-Name
Here's a song I wrote, based on a story from the Gospel of Luke. I closed our Palm Sunday service with this.
Ride On
Jesus' ride into Jerusalem was part of his work of standing against the rule of Rome and Rome's collaborators—and standing instead for
Mindful Within and Without
The prophet Jeremiah longed for a day when we all could find God already written on our hearts. Mary Oliver would add
Reading Poetry, Reading Scripture
If only we could read scripture the way we read poetry!
Transactions in the Temple
God is not to be bought or sold. God is not transactional.
To Let It Go
Jesus loved his life—and when it was time to let it go, he let it go.
Surely You Know the Change I Need
I wrote this new hymn for the first Sunday in Lent. It goes with my sermon, "Time for a Change".
Time for a Change
Sometimes, change begins with remorse; sometimes, it's just time for a change.
Transfiguration Sunday
When I was a boy, I hated school ... and Transfiguration Sunday.