Like most in the church world, I’ve been absorbed by Holy Week. Since my church staff position is as administrator, I have the fortunate position of being busy, but not so busy that I don’t have time to stop...
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A sermon preached on John 13:1-20 Easter is just around the corner and we all know the importance of that day; but it is not Easter yet. It is Maundy Thursday. We are with our Lord, gathered for the Last...
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For Sandi Cohen, who asks difficult questions We ask What is the mask you wear? What is the mask I wear, What is the mask we show , Only each to herself. The scholar said, We never show our face To another...
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Patrick’s father was a leader in his community and was named Calpornius. He was a deacon in the congregation they attended in Wales. Calpornius’ father–Patrick’s grandfather–was...
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Some dogs are afraid of bad weather. Others tremble in the presence of dogs bigger than themselves. I’ve seen many who are fearful around strangers. Then there’s my dog, Isaac, whose greatest fear...
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Once upon a time, filled with youthful enthusiasm and naiveté, I believed that one day I would finally get life right . . . that my life would be fully on target . . . that I would be the person God intended...
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Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Bert’s upcoming book: Jungian Jambalaya: A Hurricane Katrina Oral History. If you like it, please show your support at the...
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I write this knowing that I don’t have a strategic plan for how to make this world, this country, or this state I live in a less violent place. I write this more than a decade after 9/11 and less than 3...
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