Musings and More
Do You Believe in Life After…?
Once upon a time, a set of twins was conceived. Weeks passed and the twins developed in the womb. As their awareness grew, they laughed for joy: "Isn't it great that we were conceived? Isn't it great to be alive?" Together the twins explored their world. When they found their [READ MORE]
Family Values
There’s a lot of talk in our world today about family values. Perhaps the loudest talk about this is taking place among conservative Christian groups that are calling for a return to “biblical” family values. I personally hope we don’t go back to those! Biblical families, you know, were usually [READ MORE]
How Long, Lord? (will this sermon go on)
Your Content Goes Here The psalmist lifts a painful voice to heaven: "How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?" - Psalm 13:1 A typical biblical lament by one who feels forgotten by God. If I were the psalmist, I would add a companion cry: "How long, Lord, will the [READ MORE]
No Buts About It
The word "but" is an ugly word. In fact, it is such a terrible word that the style book published by Bloomberg's Business Week magazine prohibits the use of the word “but” in any of its articles. Bloomberg has a 361-page style manual for their writers. It’s called “The Bloomberg Way”, and [READ MORE]
The Rainbow – a Musing from June, 2015
I have set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. When I bring a cloud over the earth, the rainbow will be seen in the cloud; then I will remember My covenant, which is between Me and you and [READ MORE]
I, a Jesus Freak
"Life was filled with guns and war and everyone got trampled on the floor, I wish we'd all been ready..." Larry Norman, from the song "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" _____ My spiritual roots deeply penetrate the richly turbulent religious soil of America in the late '60's and early '70's. [READ MORE]
I, a Jesus Freak – Part 2
Yup, that's me back in the day. The pic is actually my seminary ID and I'd gotten a haircut just for the occasion. Picture this face with wire-rimmed glasses, that blue jacket, purple tee-shirt, bellbottom jeans, and cowboy boots. Most often there'd be a Winston cigarette smoldering between my fingers [READ MORE]
I, a Jesus Freak – Part 3
"The Church Where Strangers Become Friends" That was the motto at Adams Square Congregational Church. And it was true! Located in a nice mostly white neighborhood in Worcester, MA, Adams Square had a special gift for reaching out to people and welcoming them into the church family. Every Sunday, buses [READ MORE]
I, a Jesus Freak – Part 4
"I have three things I'd like to say today. First, while you were sleeping last night, 30,000 kids died of starvation or diseases related to malnutrition. Second, most of you don't give a shit. What's worse is that you're more upset with the fact that I said shit than the [READ MORE]
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Holy Trinity United Methodist Church
Danvers, MA
First Congregational Church (Oldtown)
North Attleboro, MA
Greendale Peoples Church
Worcester, MA
Tellico Village Community Church
Loudon, TN