WhenEFTalksThe Election, The “Overstory” of “They Live,” and JesusIf all goes according to plan, this will be my final writing before the 2024 election. I find myself not only anxious about the election…Oct 24Oct 24
WhenEFTalksThe Dangers of Voters Who Don’t Believe TrumpIn the run up the Iraq War, I had a conversation with my Mother that comes back to me now, in the era of Donald Trump. I was deeply opposed…Oct 15Oct 15
WhenEFTalksIn My Hood Today? The Best Game in College Football (Texas/OU)Just look at how beautiful this is. This is my city. This is the core, where I live, where I work, and where you’ll find me most of the…Oct 12Oct 12
WhenEFTalksTwo Remarkable ClergywomenI want to talk about two remarkable clergywomen, and two changes to our church-law that affects both them, and all of us…in a good way…Oct 11Oct 11
WhenEFTalksGoodbye, Pete RoseIf you want to leave moralizing comments about the many flaws of Pete Rose, don’t bother.Oct 1Oct 1
WhenEFTalksThe Folkerths and Haitians of Central OhioTwo hundred and seventy years ago this very week, an eighteen-year-old German immigrant stepped off a ship at the Port of Philadelphia. His…Sep 23Sep 23
WhenEFTalksAmerica Is Still Center-LeftI’m back today to remind you about my favorite political datapoint and what it says about America. I bet it’s one you’re at least vaguely…Sep 15Sep 15
WhenEFTalksA Little ReminderThis week, I think God sent us all a little reminder about our scripture lesson from last Sunday through an encounter we had here at…Sep 13Sep 13
WhenEFTalksWhat I Love About College FootballWhere to start with the list of things I love about College Football? I love it way more than the Pros, that’s for sure; and not just…Aug 31Aug 31
WhenEFTalksTen Years After A Failure To MoveTen years ago this week, I was blessed to participate in the most powerful non-violent witness of my life, when I was arrested outside the…Aug 3Aug 3