The funk is slowly creeping in again. Like a vat of molasses, spoiled and bitter, pouring over my soul. COVID cases are on the rise yet again—an average of over 3,000 cases per day here in Arizona alone. Can’t breathe. Arguing over masks infringing on civil liberties and individual rights? What about everyone else’s right … Continue reading “The Prophets May Have Something To Say”
Tag: immigration
Crosses Still Symbols of Empire
This year will be the 17th year of the Migrant Trail Walk, a 75 mile walk from Sasabe, Sonora, to Tucson, Arizona, in solidarity with, and to raise awareness of, people dying in the desert trying to come to the U.S. and fleeing economic and political oppression in their home countries. The walk begins on … Continue reading “Crosses Still Symbols of Empire”
“Courage,” she said…
“Courage,” she said as she stood before those assembled. “The church needs to have courage.” The Rev. Cynthia Kohlmann, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), paid a visit to a joint meeting of the Arizona Presbyteries of Grand Canyon and de Cristo. She addressed the presbyteries on Friday with strong … Continue reading ““Courage,” she said…”
Attempting to Understand Privilege
So the congregation I serve is taking on “privilege” in its many forms. I should preface that our congregation is more than 95% of European decent. We have some members who are Native American, of Chinese descent, and whose families are from Latin-American countries. But this is mostly white people talking about privilege. To understand … Continue reading “Attempting to Understand Privilege”
First World Problems
I got hooked again. It happens all the time. Something happens or someone says something, and I get all bound up in knots. I’m not necessarily trying or able to rectify anything. It just sticks to me like wet toilet paper on my shoe, and I carry it around with me, often without even knowing … Continue reading “First World Problems”