St. Brigid of Kildare did not get to tell her own story. She was most likely illiterate, as were most people in 5th century Ireland. But stories about her circulated after her death and were eventually written down. By men. Men in the Church. And because each of her hagiographies (called “Lives” in the tradition) draws from this same oral …
It’s Over
We’ve finally reached the end of our series on the Minor Prophets. It seems that the people of Israel reached the end of their rope. After centuries of waiting to regain their status in the region, after watching Assyria, Babylon, and Persia fall, yet failing to become autonomous much less regain control of their Promised Land, the Israelites decide to …
Creation Care for Christians: Fairness
This week we talked about environmental fairness, but we discovered that this is not a simple calculation. In theory, according to Scripture, there are the bad people that covet everything and the good people who are impoverished and oppressed. This is certainly the broad scope of the problem. There are certainly the rich and the powerful who think they have …
The Cause of the Poor
Plus: Saints 2016 Y’all may have noticed that I’m not great at details or schedules. That makes following the lectionary a danger zone for me, so I keep telling you we’re going to talk about things that, it turns out, we are not. I am truly thankful for your grace. This is all said to preface the news that we …
Dancing toward Justice
I’ll be out of town this Sunday, but fortunately our church is packed with great people. Lindsey Mosher Trozzo will be filling in for me. Lindsey is currently working on her dissertation on the ethics of the Gospel of John. From our chat this evening it seems like this Sunday will be an extension of our conversation last Sunday with …
David Loved Jonathon
This past Sunday was rough. I am pleased to see so much happening in the wake of the events in Charleston. Seeing Confederate flags removed in Alabama and initiatives to do the same throughout the South is encouraging. However, there is so much more to do than change the racist décor. While we endeavor to keep the quest for racial …
Love and Justice (and Babies!)
It has been a hectic week with a surprise trip to Las Vegas to help take care of my new niece and nephew while their mother (my sister-in-law) recovers in the hospital after a rough delivery. She is improving and the kids are sure to be the smartest, kindest, beautifulest people the world has ever known. I’m back in town …
SS. Sergius and Bacchus/AWAB Sunday
It has been wonderful the last few weeks watching court decisions roll in, toppling the state dominoes of bigotry. Marriage equality is now the law of the land in 30 states, which accounts for 60% of the population of the U.S. It’s a beautiful time for all who care about justice. Even more for those who long for equality and …
The Power of Being Yourself
This is a special week because we are joined by Rev. Robin Lunn, Executive Director of the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, an organization committed to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in the life of the church. We are privileged to be a part of AWAB and privileged to have Robin join us. Once again, the lectionary provides …
Jubilee: Gwyneth and her goop
I was watching Bill Maher this week in tiny increments between paper writing as I nibbled on a sandwich. One of his guests was Jimmy Kimmel, who I, if I may speak openly, do not care for too much. Normally, Bill’s guests are asked questions about pressing issues of the day, but Kimmel was asked about television industry decisions and …
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