Do not believe you can rectify the past by avenging it. That way you merely succeed in perpetuating the past instead of healing it.rabbi jonathan sacks This past summer I read a book titled Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence, by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Ostensibly, it is an analysis of Genesis, the first bookContinueContinue reading “NOT IN GOD’S NAME”
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LIFE AMONG THE EPISCOPALIANS
Oh, how good and pleasant it is, when brethren live together in unity!psalm 133:1 book of common prayer I “borrowed” the title of this post from Garrison Keillor (Life Among the Lutherans). However, this is not a stereotypical satire piece. If anything, my intent might be to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings IContinueContinue reading “LIFE AMONG THE EPISCOPALIANS”
MY SUMMER AT ZION
We are God’s people, gathering to be the church on the hill, sharing the love of Jesus Christ.ZION PURPOSE STATEMENT I was blessed to serve as pastoral leader at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio, for the three months of Pastor Jim Watson’s summer sabbatical. Since I “retired” in December of 2020, I’veContinueContinue reading “MY SUMMER AT ZION”
Walking Together in Faith 