Transforming People who Transform the World
I have for many years suspected that the real reason our churches exist is to transform people who transform the world. What do we want to transform ourselves into and what do we want our world to become?
Topic: Change
Radical Generosity
The challenge of becoming a reservoir of generosity that promises love and liberation for our most marginalized communities. Where do we start?
What Justice Looks Like
We want to be peacemakers and we want to work for justice, not only in our own communities, but in ever expanding circles. Often, however, it is hard to know what specific task to which we are called and how we are supposed to create change. Abigail, an overlooked figure from the Hebrew Bible, helps … Continue reading What Justice Looks Like
What They Dreamed be Ours to Do
We sing #358 “Rank by Rank” mostly at ordinations and installations to remind ourselves of our religious ancestors. We are reminded that we are held accountable by the cloud of witnesses that have gone on before us. It is good to be reminded of the dreams of our ancestors. It is good to be reminded, … Continue reading What They Dreamed be Ours to Do
The Secret Six
Six men followed their principles and an unorthodox leader—and changed America forever.