Scripture: Matthew 8:8-9 – “The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only speak the word, and...

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12 – “For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened— or...

Scripture: James 3:18 – “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” (NRSVue) When I look at the world...

Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:9 – “My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, there he stands behind our wall, gazing in at the...

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1 – “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn...

Synod has officially adjourned! We finished all our business: the voting, the recognitions, and everything in between promptly. Our last...

I was thrilled that Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson was elected as the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Dr....

I heard something shocking as I was heading out of our lovely Communion service this afternoon, which included a fantastic sermon by...

I know when I am really tired. It’s not when I am sore or grumpy or lethargic. It’s when I get weepy. And as we were going through this...

I just got back to my room from the first day of Plenary Sessions (and there are plenty of plenaries ahead). We closed with a speech from...

For being in a relatively outward facing calling, I am a very introverted person. I do not think I am alone in this fact. I need my alone...

Scripture: Revelation 2:4 – “But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.” (NRSVue) A few weeks ago,...

Scripture: Psalm 126:6 – “Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their...

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2 – “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without...

Scripture: Job 39:30 – “Its young ones suck up blood, and where the slain are, there it is.” (NRSVue) When I first moved into my house in...

Scripture: Ezekiel 25:17 – “I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful punishments. Then they shall know that I am the Lord,...

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.” (NRSVue) As I get...

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9 – “Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that...

Scripture: Psalm 102:7 – “I lie awake; I am like a lonely bird on the housetop.” (NRSVue) The Psalms are the beating heart of the Bible....

Scripture: Matthew 20:21 – “And he said to her, ‘What do you want?’ She said to him, ‘Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one...