This coming Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday. Not exactly the highest of holy days, but it does offer an important lesson: sometimes we need to just stop talking…… Read more “Just…Listen”
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More Than Just a Chili Cook-Off
Terlingua Texas, October 21st, 1967. A place and a date that should hold a special place in our minds and hearts as we head into this coming…… Read more “More Than Just a Chili Cook-Off”
A Lesson from History
In times like these, historians can help put things in context. They can also show us that the issues of our time are the same ones that…… Read more “A Lesson from History”
The Super Bowl and Political Anxiety
Ah, the Super Bowl—the one time of year when guacamole sales skyrocket and commercials inspire more debate than the halftime show. Even though the Pats aren’t in…… Read more “The Super Bowl and Political Anxiety”
Staying Above the Headlines
In the days leading up to and following the inauguration of Donald Trump, many in our church share a combination of concern, disbelief, anxiety, and fear. This…… Read more “Staying Above the Headlines”
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