The theme of this reflection is longing; the “text” is partly from Disney animated pictures. Longing brings the magic, the draíocht—in music, in theater, and in our spiritual lives.
Antifamily Jesus
I don’t always understand the sayings ascribed to Jesus, and to the extent that I do understand them, I don’t always agree with them. But one thing is clear: Jesus was not really a “family values” guy.
My Fellow Americans, Remember Who You Are
I’ve been a programmer, a professor, and a pastor. In case my next “P” career is as a politician, here’s my campaign platform.
Making Jesus Look Good by Making Judaism Look Bad
We’ll appreciate Jesus more if we stop spreading negative stereotypes of Judaism.
what if you were humble
Mellow greetings, Merry Mystics! I decided not to preach a sermon in my church this week, and sang this little song instead. There is, of course, something shaky going on when I, Renshi the Reverend Doctor Adam Brooks Webber, proudly present a new song, written by me, about … humility. But I guess we’re all on the same shaky ground, every time we open our mouths. So if you will indulge me, here it is.
Science and Spirit
Science is a source of wonder and delight, of power and mystery, of awe and humility.
Pure Delight
Bright blessings, Merry Mystics! Here’s a new song I hope you’ll enjoy: “Pure Delight.” I introduced it as part of my sermon today.
I guess you can tell that my musical tastes were partly formed in the 70s. Wacka-chicka-wacka-chicka!
Demonic Whispers
Systemic racism is just one example; there’s a whole legion of them.
Mother, Child, and Breath of Life
It’s Delicately-Mystifying-Conjecture-About-God Sunday—better known as Trinity Sunday.
The Deep Note of Equality
What do baptism, Pentecost, and communion have in common?