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”
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Say Goodbye to 2020, and Hello to 2021!
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!”
The Power of Resurrection in Political and Social Turmoil
We had a brief respite from the political ads, and it was lovely. But they are back in full force. From now until November the voices of the political machines will be vying for our attention and trust. It’s hard to trust people who have a clear agenda to simply “win.” It’s sometimes hard to … Continue reading “The Power of Resurrection in Political and Social Turmoil”
My Lenten Fast to Reclaim Jesus
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. — Romans 12.21 (NRSV) Jim Wallis is the founder and president of Sojourners, a 45 year old community and organization in Washington, D.C., actively seeking peace in the world through the lens of following in the Way of Jesus. Wallis has written a dozen or so … Continue reading “My Lenten Fast to Reclaim Jesus”
“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…”