Multiple Christian denominations were fractured during the time leading up to the Civil War. The moral issue of slavery was at the center of these splits. Most notably, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Baptists tore in
Last week I talked/wrote about the moderate life – about my natural inclination towards being a moderate regardless of how extreme and ideologically pure I often wish I were.
I have wanted to be an extremist for much of my life. There is something very attractive about extremism, if I’m being honest. I’m probably not supposed to say that, but it’s true: Extremism is tied to idealism in
“I just don’t think religion and politics should have anything to do with each other,” she said, and I was ready to argue right away. I have
I saw something recently that said I’m not making any resolutions for 2026: It’s the year’s turn to get better. So far that’s not happening, but there’s still time. Have you ever had
What are the little things that make it Christmas for you? What has shaped your perceptions of Christmas – of what it’s supposed to be? Likely, it’s a combination of
So I’m in therapy. That’s nothing new. I’ve been in therapy on and off for much of my adult life. I’m really grateful for it. Sometimes it’s not a good fit, but when it is a
So there I was last Sunday putting up Christmas lights. It was the first week of Advent. I had spent the morning preaching at church. Now I was in my front
This past Sunday, millions of Christians heard the same text read aloud in their church. Many Christian traditions – including Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, American Baptists, and the Episcopal
I know I wrote/talked about this last week, but I’m just not done with it – this “Render unto Caesar” moment Jesus has in the Gospel narrative. Jesus
