(Jesus said) “Stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 Pentecost, the day of fire and wind, of confusion and exuberant joy. A day of mystery with the Divine working in human lives. A day of promises fulfilled, of young men and women prophesying and the […]
In Judith Viorst’s children’s book “I’ll Fix Anthony,” the younger brother is having a hard time with Anthony. Anthony won’t play with him, and tells his younger brother that he stinks. His mother assures him that “deep in his heart,” Anthony loves him. Meanwhile, Anthony tells him that “Deep in his heart he thinks I […]
I’ve always thought the logic behind including the Song of Solomon in the Bible was suspect. It’s a beautiful story of young love. I’ve often used verses from the book at Weddings. Theologically, it is suppose to represent the church as the bride of Christ. My skepticism aside, I’m grateful the early church found a […]
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” I John 4:18 This is a difficult time for many groups in our country. With both Antisemitism and Islamophobia on the rise, it has got to be hard to be an American Jew or an American Muslim today. Our college campuses bear evidence […]
Today, is one of those beautiful Minnesota spring days, when the sky is blue, birds are singing, grass is greening and flowers are peaking through. The earth is coming back from its winter slumber and all of creation is singing God’s praise. My parents were the first naturalists I knew. They cared about the environment […]
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow be all the days of my life.” Psalm 23:6a NRSV On sleepless nights, I often recite the 23rd Psalm. It’s message of comfort and reassurance calms my spirit, and allows me to rest in the assurance that I am held by one who loves and cares for me. There […]
Integrity is a part of the code we live by as Christians. Our word is depended upon by others. We need to know that we can trust each other in the small stuff, or how will we ever trust in the important stuff. All of which is why I was so troubled when a friend […]
A Pastor's Heart 