There are certain themes that show up over and over again in books, in movies, and in life. Good vs. evil, coming of age, courage and heroism, and of course, love are among the more popular themes. There are also recurring themes in the scriptures, themes that first appear in the Hebrew scriptures … [Read more...]

When John is taken up into heaven his journey allows him to see the divine throne where God “seated upon it,” and surrounded by heavenly worshipers. The message is clear. We have only one allegiance and that is God and God’s Lamb Jesus. They are worthy of our worship. This is, of course, stood in … [Read more...]

When I was first introduced to the congregation in the fall of 2011, there was a time for questions and answers. One of those questions has stuck with me and I return to it from time to time. "Your bio says that you are a progressive pastor. What does that mean?" I don't recall how I answered the … [Read more...]

The palms are already packed away for next year. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday have brought us through the last supper and the cross. Now we wait. We wait for Easter egg hunts with all the kids and grandkids. We wait for new Easter clothes. We wait for congregations to gather and proclaim that … [Read more...]