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December 2020

December 13, 2020
Mr. Epstein – Not Dr. – Joseph – Joey – kiddo: a bit of advice....
December 08, 2020
Political divisiveness and destabilization can manifest in churches. So how can we pastor during – and...
December 06, 2020
Beware: Trumpism is not going away.  It’s a “starfish,” not a “spider.” And it's a...

November 2020

November 28, 2020
What happens to all the broken pieces of people’s lives? In Mark 13:24-37, Jesus assures us...
November 23, 2020
What's the point of dire apocalyptic warnings in Mark 13:24-37? If it's not to build underground...
November 14, 2020
When we read the Parable of the Talents through the lens of race, privilege, and...
November 08, 2020
Post-election sermon. Whether you're celebrating or mourning the election, we must not be complacent. There...
November 05, 2020
Here are some ideas for messaging and preaching in the post-election season -- whether your...

October 2020

October 30, 2020
The results of the 2020 election will take time, causing stress and anxiety for many. Clergy...
October 29, 2020
How are clergy dealing with election stress in the midst of Covid-19? And what are...
October 25, 2020
How can Mister Rogers' legacy of goodness guide us in this time of exile?  This...
October 23, 2020
Here is a list of election resources for faith leaders so that you can be...
October 20, 2020
Will Nov. 3rd bring an end to our 'Night on Bald Mountain' - or prolong...
October 10, 2020
I'm always on the look-out for resources to equip preachers in this perilous time. Lisa...

September 2020

September 27, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg knew we have a choice.  Just like Ezekiel knew we have a...
September 13, 2020
The parable about the Unforgiving Servant shows us that forgiveness is essential - but so...
September 09, 2020
The tragedy of Paola De Simone dying of coronavirus while teaching online raises uncomfortable questions...
September 01, 2020
Clinging to love and lament during this September Mourn, here are the words I want...

August 2020

August 27, 2020
When parishioners leave because of "politics," it's not always a bad thing. Imagine the church...
August 13, 2020
An open letter to faith leaders: we need your climate ambition to galvanize people of...
August 12, 2020
Oh, yes, she did. The Canaanite woman took a knee. She interrupted Jesus with her...
August 05, 2020
So you want to preach a sermon on racism.  Where to begin? Here are 6...
August 02, 2020
God is harnessing the wind of our tiny wings. We are part of a “butterfly effect”...

July 2020

July 28, 2020
The #CloudOfClergy is everywhere! Whether on the front lines, in communities, or houses of worship, their...
July 26, 2020
For three days and three nights the Son of Man was in the heart of...
July 20, 2020
The forests of Kentucky offer my children and me a refuge of safety, beauty, and...
July 18, 2020
Clergy are responding to the abuses of power by law enforcement in Portland, Oregon. This...
July 04, 2020
Announcing the official launch of the Clergy Emergency League (CEL)! We support and challenge clergy...

June 2020

June 28, 2020
What did Jesus mean by the phrase, “a prophet’s reward”? Christians in America are learning...
June 20, 2020
Fathers Day prayers that name different experiences, expanding our notions of fatherhood by including a...
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