The 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 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024
The 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 15, 2024Oct 15, 2024
In 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 12, 2024Oct 12, 2024
Two 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 11, 2024Oct 11, 2024
Goodbye, Pete RoseIf you want to leave moralizing comments about the many flaws of Pete Rose, don’t bother.Oct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
The 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 23, 2024Sep 23, 2024
America 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 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024
A 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 13, 2024Sep 13, 2024
What 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 31, 2024Aug 31, 2024
Ten 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 3, 2024Aug 3, 2024