I’m writing a response to Ben Crosby’s latest blog post., Renewal Not Toleration. As an Episcopal priest he appeals to both Anglican history and the canons of the Episcopal Church. As a […]
The Future of Approaching Justice
I met Chris Henrichsen at Pride in Casper in his run for congress to represent Wyoming 9 years ago. I’m just now hearing of his passing but what I remember is his […]
In Remembrance of Chris Henrichsen
Chris Henrichsen (top right), who passed away suddenly this morning at the age of 45, was many things. A student of political theory, a democratic socialist, and a passionate defender of the […]
Remembering Chris Henrichsen
Chris Henrichsen was my friend. I met him online, years ago, as a participant on Russell Arben Fox‘s “Fox and Friends” (heh) email list, where we still banter Big Ideas uselessly back […]
Two Religions?
This will act as a kind of book review of George Yancey’s new book One Faith No Longer, the Transformation of Christianity in Red and Blue America. It is kind of review […]
In Praise of Pastoral Care
William H. Willimon and Stanley Hauerwas in a conversation piece on the Dangers of Pastoral Care do not simply offer some warnings about the limits of pastoral care, they appear to call the whole enterprise […]
Freeing Jesus: A Review
Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and PresenceDiana Butler Bass In Freeing Jesus, Diana Butler Bass discusses six ways of approaching Jesus, six ways that Christians have spoken […]
Pride Month and Father’s Day
June is recognized as Pride Month. Around the country. A time where LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) festivals, parades, and events are held to commemorate the 1969 riots at the Stonewall […]
Pride Month and the Triune God
As we enter the month of Pride month and leave behind Trinity Sunday, I wanted to explore both as we go into the season of ordinary time. A time that a parishioner […]
God on the Autism Spectrum
A revision of an article I wrote some time ago. My interest in Aspergers and Autism developed in seminary when I was taking Clinical Pastoral Education. I was asked if I was […]
Remembering MLK on this Easter
I’m reminded that on this day in 1968 Martin Luther King was assassinated and it’s been something I’ve been sitting with over this Holy Week. The excerpt you heard, often titled I […]
Holy Week Reflections
The Apostles Creed says Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. The Nicene Creed says […]