Jesus blesses those who mourn, but what does it mean to mourn with Jesus? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
Mourning with Jesus
What Does It Mean to Be Poor in Spirit?
What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
The Path of Blessedness
Here is the first of a new devotional series I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
A Summary of the Book of Job
Here is a summary of the Book of Job, using a verse (or two) from each of its chapters.
Every Burning Morning
I was honored to be invited to contribute this article to the Eastertide 2022 edition of The Merton Journal, published bi-annually by The Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
Held in a Crumbling Conveyance
A new poem by Bonnie Thurston has me pondering what the future holds for this "rusty old ship" called the church.
How My Mother-in-law Shaped My Faith
A reflection on how my mother-in-law shaped my faith.
No More Empty Places
No More Empty Places There will be no more empty places at your table when we fall in love again.So rekindle the flame that once burned so bright.Help us to remember what drew us first to you.When we wander too farto hear your voice, and no longer care, let our lonely despairopen our souls again,that…
Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten
A reflection on this famous quote attributed to Nikolaus von Zinzendorf: "Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten."
One Last Text: A Poem for My Dad
A poem for my dad ...
My Pastoral Ponderings 