One of the unique marks of Celtic Christianity is its understanding of the infinity of God. Celtic peoples had taken from the pagan backgrounds, a belief in the divine of the ordinary. They interpreted this to mean in the Christian setting that the infinite God was to be found everywhere. And as such, God was a blessing to all things. God was found in the bog. The God of the Universe was to be found in the sound of waves... Read more
Where Your Money Is, So There is Your Heart Wealth Does Not Equal Favor Kenneth Copeland is the wealthiest “pastor” in America and his net worth is around 780 million dollars. The problem is not that Copeland is wealthy. The problem is being rich is considered a proof of salvation by many. And prosperity preachers do nothing to stop this lie from being perpetuated. This problem expands when we begin to ask what is the money being used for? None... Read more
This is the story of keeping your mouth shut. If you have an idea, keep it to yourself unless you are willing to do it. Only in this story, the person who opened their mouth ended up being successful. Not because of his boasting but because of how he did his work. With Gentleness, Prayerfulness and Localness. This is the story of Aidan. Gentleness When the King of Northumbria, Oswald came out of exile from Iona, where Christian monks had... Read more
The New Moon In name of the Holy Spirit of Grace In name of the Father of the City of Peace In name of Jesus who took death off of us Oh! In the name of the Three who shield us in every need! If well thou hast found us tonight, Seven times better you leave us without harm Thou bright white moon of the seasons Bright white Moon of the seasons Celtic Culture, Faith in Christ In... Read more
The events that occurred on Capitol Hill in Washington DC last week brought out a lot of emotion. The chaos that has bled into this chapter of our democracy is a reminder of just how fragile democracy is. Any force used to overturn the outcome of a democratic election is not appropriate and could be considered treasonous. However, this writing is not about the riot or even about the political parties. This article is about the staggering number of pictures... Read more
Typically, when we discuss saints in the liturgical setting, we are speaking about people that are close to perfect. These are people who have surrendered their entire life to Christ. In many cases these amazing people have done amazing things. They have helped countless numbers of people. After all, they are saints of the church, they could do no wrong. But because they are considered so close to perfect, they sometimes seem inaccessible or even too good to be true.... Read more
In this world, and at this moment, we are surrounded by death. And although the Corona Virus is adding to this death toll, the reality is that death is all around us. In the modern church there seems to be a stigma with death and dying. I believe this is because in the modern era, we do not see as much death as occurred around those who wrote the following poem. The rate of stillbirths was astronomical, and most... Read more
This week as arguments are being heard for the Impeachment of former President Donald Trump, we are forced to recognize a difficult truth. Justice can be hard to come by. Regardless of your feelings on the current impeachment trial I can promise you one thing; For me, Justice will not be “served”. This is because of the way I understand justice. I am only one voice amongst many, but I firmly believe no matter the outcome, justice as I understand... Read more
As Coronavirus is seeing a second major wave of cases sweep across the country, the divide over how to deal with the virus politically and economically rages with intense heat. But there is no facet of the battle more heart exposing than the battle of the mask. Within our society, there seems to be an ever-widening divide on the issue, and like many socio-economic issues, the church finds itself straddling the same, widening divide. But what makes the debate over... Read more
This month, the nation celebrates Black History. I have seen two different reactions when it comes to Black History, specifically in my role as a Theologian and a Pastor. The first is the surprise when a person learns a new interesting fact about the history of African Americans in this country. It is the most satisfying when one of my children learns a new and interesting fact about the contribution of African Americans to our nation and world. There is... Read more
Thoughts of a Modern Celtic Wanderer
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