There is an old story about a church school teacher who asked a young girl in her class why her little brother wasn't coming to church school any longer. The girl replied, "Well, to tell the truth, he just can't stand Jesus!" Her brother had more of Jesus than he wanted. There is something about…
Feb 27 — The Kings' Apophasis
It's the penultimate Sunday in Epiphany today. Which is only interesting because despite the fact that it is the last Sunday in February, the church calendar still has us harkening back to the birth of Jesus. I'm not one to observe the letter of the church calendar law, by any means, but I do like…
Feb. 20 — To Hear a Poem a Second Time
Readings: Psalm 23 Excerpt from Grace and Personality by John Oman God does not conduct His rivers, like arrows, to the sea. The ruler and compass are only for finite mortals who labour, by taking thought, to overcome their limitations, and are not for the Infinite mind. The expedition demanded by man's small power and…
Feb 6 — Bowing in the Square of Tahrir
Of the many stories that havei come out of the Egypt in the past week. I like this one the best. It is from the New York Times reporter, Nicholas Kristof. He describes being in Tahrir Square on Wednesday when the pro Mubarak forces moved in wielding clubs, machetes, swords and straight razors. The crowd opened up…
Jan 30 — Confessions of a Contrarian
Psalm 15 O Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain? He who lives without blame, who does what is right, and in his heart acknowledges the truth; who has had no slander upon his tongue; who has never done harm to his fellow, or borne reporoach for [his acts…