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.
Science and Spirit
Science is a source of wonder and delight, of power and mystery, of awe and humility.
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?
The Ancient Mariner and You
Have you ever killed an innocent albatross?
Naming Our Blessings
When you fail to recognize the blessing in any part of creation, you hand that part of creation over to evil use.