I had lunch today with a friend of mine who is a Reformed Church in America clergy. He told me if his denomination knew what he was saying he would have to face a heresy trial. I am glad I am ordained in the United Church of Christ where we are free to believe according […]
This says it all… In his memoirs, “A World Transformed,” written more than five years ago, George Bush, Sr. wrote the following to explain why he didn’t go after Saddam Hussein at the end of the Gulf War. “Trying to eliminate Saddam…would have incurred incalculable human and political costs. Apprehending him was probably impossible…. We […]
I applaud the Episcopal Church for consecrating Bishop Gene Robinson in the face of threats of schisms within and without. We do not live in the first century but rather the twenty-first century. We cannot allow first century social mores to guide us today as if they were some infallible dictate written in stone by […]
Today is Halloween, the day before All Saints Day. Actually, Halloween was originally known as All Hallows Eve. It’s similar to Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. It appears that before we can approach the holy, we need to give expression to the “unholy,” the dark or shadow […]
Today, I began the work of moving my office. After a year at Coopers Landing, I am moving to The Healing Gardens. Coopers Landing is a very nice, well equipped office building where I have an office with wood paneling, a receptionist, waiting room and other amenities. I have good relationships with the receptionists and […]
I have been the convener of the Livable Family Income Action Group of West Michigan Call to Renewal for three years. This group is made up of religious leaders, economics and business professors, and other community leaders including the president of the labor council. We have been working to pass a Livable Family Income Incentive […]
We went to East Congregational Church this morning. We decided to walk since the weather was lovely. We were greeted by the pastor at the door and several other persons. The worship was more formal, high church, traditional than I prefer, but my wife likes it that way. I found the worship to be satisfactory. […]
I just got back from doing the wedding of a nice young couple. Even though I don’t know these persons well, it’s a pleasure and a privilege to take part in such an important milestone in their lives. I often get a little choked up and emotional at weddings. I know how wonderful and exciting […]
What an exciting past couple of days it has been. As part of my morning meditation time, I draw a card from the Osho Zen Tarot to meditate upon for the day. The past two mornings I drew Guidance which advised me to follow my inner guidance. I sure did. Yesterday, I decided to join […]
Got some chicken legs, yams and vegetables in the oven cooking. Their smell fills the house. My wife is home tonight, and we can spend some quality time together (she works second shift four days a week). It’s my son’s 22nd birthday. He lives in Montana and is doing well. Life is good. All these […]