The question came rather innocently in an e-mail from a college friend. “So, what are you reading lately?” I was sitting on my futon with my laptop on my lap desk, and I looked around at the various materials that had been cast off in multiple piles due to finals. Thick hardback and paperback books [...]
After reading “How to Speak Presbyterian” by P.J. Southam I was inspired to write my own handy-handy word and phrase dictionary but based on the dialect of Young Adult Presbyterian. So I sent out the call on Facebook and Twitter for what people would want defined. This list is incomplete, and I welcome your feedback [...]
My Litany for Earth Day has been published on Unbound! There’s some other good worship stuff as well!
My newest article has been published on Unbound! Check it out! “Can a Church Budget Also Be Faithful?: Learning from the Faithful Budget Campaign“
Sunday April 22nd is Earth Day! Check out Presbyterians for Earth Care resources. You can also learn more on the Greenfaith site. Litany for Earth Day (Based on Gen 1:12, 26-28 and Psalm 96:11-12) One: Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Many: Let the sea roar, and let the field exclaim! [...]
This poem/prayer was written trying to see from the point of view of a disciple of Jesus who was not in the 12 and who was watching the events of Maundy Thursday unfold. Mourning Thursday the prayer of uncertain disciple I expected more. I expected more from a spiritual leader. The parade, the palms, the [...]