How Jesus' parable about the workers in the vineyard has shaped my perspective about immigration, refugees, undocumented workers, and Dreamers. Read more
How Jesus' parable about the workers in the vineyard has shaped my perspective about immigration, refugees, undocumented workers, and Dreamers. Read more
An interview with 'Fire is Your Water' novelist Jim Minick. A native of Pennsylvania, the mountains of the Cumberland Valley provide the cathedral for this book. Read more
'Fire is Your Water' ignites a story that is both poignant and memorable. A love story with elements of magical realism, ecotheology, and questions of theodicy, this book captures the beauty and rural culture of 1950s south-central Pennsylvania. Read more
A hymn for St. Francis Sunday, Blessing of the Animals, Earth Day, or any Sunday! The lyrics capture the creation story of Genesis Chapter 1. Notice how the lyrics reflect the progression of creation (and evolution, for that matter) in the Genesis story. Read more
Planet Earth is calling for the unconditional surrender of climate hostilities. Based on the Potsdam Declaration ending WWII, here are the terms. Read more
We are not going to win this war on the climate. It has already won. There is no fighting back. We must humble ourselves and agree to the terms of surrender. Read more
How can churches support people in their work? As we celebrate Labor Day, Martin Luther's concept of vocation helps Christians reframe their faith and work. Read more
As nuclear tensions mount and fears compound, a little known story from the book of Joshua offers a way to restore islands of sanity in an insane world. Read more
Psalm 137 is rarely ever used in worship. Why? Because it is a dangerous psalm. But we need to read it, study it, and listen to the voice of anguished rage. Because God is listening to those voices as well. Read more
Here’s the truth many clergy have shared with me – they're afraid to preach about issues of public concern. Why? And how can preachers be both pastoral & prophetic? Read more
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