Further Thoughts on Monuments
As the debate continues about the future of Confederate Monuments, I have been giving monuments in general and our interpretation of history a lot of thought. S...
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UCC Pastoral Letter condemns racist violence in Charlottesville, demands equality for all
August 15, 2017 As a response to the violent clashes between white supremacists and counter demonstrators in Charlottesville, Va., that left a woman dead and 19...
Anger is the Opiate of the Masses
The title of this post is a paraphrase, if you will, of the famous quote by Karl Marx “Religion is the opium of the people.” Marx is ...
What should be done about Confederate monuments at National Parks?
Nothing. Historian Kevin Levin has a thought provoking essay on his blog Civil War Memory, about monuments to Confederates located in National Parks. Levin mak...
Why I Re-enact
Every so often I will get asked the question, why do you re-enact? Sometimes I answer it is because I love to dress up or, I love to go camping in a tent. But...
Sermon: In the Hour of Trouble
Most every Sunday, as I prepare to preach, we recite the 14 verse of the 19th Psalm; Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptab...
Statement Calling for Immediate Cessation of Hostile Acts and Rhetoric Between USA and North Korea
“And they assembled them at the place that in Hebrew is called Harmagedon.” Revelation 16:16, NRSV The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA cal...
Prayer for Peace
Prayer for Peace Almighty God, all thoughts of truth and peace proceed from you. Kindle in the hearts of all people the true love of peace. Guide with your pure...
Compassion and Power
This morning we come face to face with one of the greatest miracle stories contained in the bible. This miracle story is the only miracle story that is ...
The Time of Judgement
Last week, we spent time discussing seeds and soil and how both need to be the best they can be to produce the best harvest. Today we turn our attention to the...