Sabbatical Reflections
Preparations Part III—
Deconstruct to Reconstruct

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In December, as part of our observance of Advent, I offered a sermon series entitled “Christmas Deconstructed.” I attempted to share with my congregation a synopsis of how we got to where we are in our celebration of the birth of Jesus—from the varied birth narratives of Matthew and Luke; back further into Paul’s and … Continue reading “Sabbatical Reflections
Preparations Part III—
Deconstruct to Reconstruct

Where is the Faith Community in This Era of Trump and Culture of Alternative Facts?

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For many of us it’s a scary time as we witness a president who can say and do anything, seemingly with impunity. He brags about his female exploits, and conservative white men and women trip over themselves to get into his rallies and join the throngs standing behind him (strategically placed, of course—notice how cameras … Continue reading “Where is the Faith Community in This Era of Trump and Culture of Alternative Facts?”