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A New Commandment
A New Commandment I give you: “Love one Another.” Actually, this is an old, old commandment – stretching all the way back to the ethical teachings of Torah. This week, however, Christians will celebrate the new context for this teaching as we reenact the… Continue Reading “A New Commandment”
A Raggedy Band
Some years ago, my friend Jim Manley wrote a song celebrating that original procession into Jerusalem with palms and shouts of joy. Thinking of the motley crew that Jesus’ followers were, he titled it, “Raggedy Band.” “The Raggedy Band is marching along/Folks keepin’ rhythm… Continue Reading “A Raggedy Band”
Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin
As the clouds of war and the rise of fascism overtook Europe, the existentialist French philosopher and novelist, Albert Camus, wrote a parable of this geopolitical sickness – The Plague. The story begins with Dr. Rieux leaving his apartment to feel something squishy under… Continue Reading “Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin”
Truth and Power
When confronted with facts and truth, Rudy Giuliani famously quipped, “Truth is NOT Truth.” Similarly, Pilate sarcastically responded to Jesus at his trial, “What is truth?” For some folks, it all depends on how the issue is framed and what’s at stake. When stationed… Continue Reading “Truth and Power”
Into the Light
Darkness conjures up all sorts of images and memories, especially from childhood. Like the absolute certainty that there really was a monster, or some creepy thing under my bed that would grab my leg the minute I put a foot on the floor to… Continue Reading “Into the Light”
Out of the Depths
There’s line from the hymn we will sing today, “I will Arise and Go to Jesus,” that is so very true for me. In part it says, “If you tarry ‘till you’re better, you will never come at all.” The fact is, we meet… Continue Reading “Out of the Depths”
Bright Shiny Beads
Out of the fifties, I beg your pardon of an old man’s trip down a musical memory lane – on the hit parade years ago was a most infectious song: Baubles, Bangles, Bright Shiny Beads. Those old enough will remember: “Baubles, bangles, all those bright, shiny beadsSparkles,… Continue Reading “Bright Shiny Beads”
Your Luminosity
There’s the story of a police officer coming upon a somewhat inebriated man crawling around on his hands and knees late at night. As the man continues searching for something under a street corner lamppost, the officer asks him what he might be hunting… Continue Reading “Your Luminosity”
Eternal Life or Sheer Cussedness: You Choose
One of my favorite quotes from Abraham Lincoln is, “People are about as happy as they decide to be.” Unless there is some mental illness or great tragedy, most people, left to their own devices, will volunteer for “happy.” But there’s a subset of… Continue Reading “Eternal Life or Sheer Cussedness: You Choose”
Jesus Called the 12 and then Called Others
As we finished watching Washington Week on a Friday night, we flipped the channel to catch another recorded program and found ourselves in the middle of the fourteenth failing ballot of Kevin McCarthy’s quixotic journey to the speakership of the House of Representatives. Glued… Continue Reading “Jesus Called the 12 and then Called Others”
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