This year has definitely been one for the pages of history. It will not soon be forgotten thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lengthy and bitter election that still seems to linger in the headlines nearly two months after election day, Russian infiltrations into U.S. elections and other sensitive information systems, and all this on … Continue reading “Say Goodbye to 2020, and Hello to 2021!”
Author: ericledermann
Christmas and the Resurrection
Bear with me as I jump to spring for a moment. Joan Chittister joins a growing number of theologians and writers who are seeking clarify the meaning of the Resurrection of Jesus: it's not about "resuscitation." She writes, A corpse does not come to life here and wait again to die. A body does not … Continue reading “Christmas and the Resurrection”
We’re Grieving…
It has been a very tense and difficult week. I’m watching the social media world explode with accusations, cruel words of ridicule, and defiant claims. I don’t know about you, but I’m grieving. I’m grieving because no matter the outcome of this election, we remain a deeply divided country. I think we’re all grieving in … Continue reading “We’re Grieving…”
F&C Brewcast S1E9: Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone on Life and Ministry
In episode 9, I welcome the Rev. Dr. Jonathan “Bobcat” Malone (his nickname is not really “Bobcat”), pastor at First Baptist Church in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Jonathan and I have known each other for about 19 years, after having met in our first calls as pastors in Dayton, Ohio. Jonathan has a wealth of … Continue reading “F&C Brewcast S1E9: Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone on Life and Ministry”
What’s Your Energy?
Friends. Friends are important. So much of the Hebrew and Christian Greek scriptures are about friends—community, koinonia, agape. Right now, it’s hard being separated from friends. In fact, it’s downright painful. Technology has helped—Zoom, Skype, and “ancient” technology like the phone. I’ve even renewed my letter writing, which went on hiatus since March (there is … Continue reading “What’s Your Energy?”