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All Creation Waits: Chapter two

Oh tiny seed, planted in the soil of Creation hidden joy and mystery Warmed by the love of God springing up in joyful expectation Growing up to become the largest of shrubs sheltering all of Creation in its shade.  The kingdom of God. What I wrote in this chapter which focused on the second comingContinue reading “All Creation Waits: Chapter two”

Tyrants like King Herod

This article is an interruption to my quest to review my book, All Creation Waits. There has been so much to take into account lately. I think it was my reflection on the gospel of Matthew for Epiphany that has taken root in my mind and will not let go that persuaded me to startContinue reading “Tyrants like King Herod”

All Creation Waits: Sabbath

As I continue to reflect on my thoughts from long ago, I am bringing my mind back to earth. Creation is just too big to think about now that we have so much information about our universe and all that it contains. While our earth is a tiny speck in our galaxy, I realize thatContinue reading “All Creation Waits: Sabbath”

On Voting

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” Abraham Lincoln Voting can be a complicated business for Christians. Some Churches discourage voting while others drive voters to the polls. Some pastorsContinue reading “On Voting”

Remembering Rep. John Lewis

“You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone—any person or any force—dampen, dim or diminish your light.” Rep. John Lewis Representative John Lewis served our country from 1987 until his death in 2020.  He proclaimed the need to get in “good trouble” to push our country toward a more perfect union. YouContinue reading “Remembering Rep. John Lewis”

Helping God Meet the Challenge

“But the God of multitudes shall be exalted in justice, the Holy One of Israel sanctified in righteousness.” Isaiah 5:16 New insights are exciting things. They take a while to settle in and become solid. I am striving with an insight that is new to me and have not been able to put words onContinue reading “Helping God Meet the Challenge”

Disappointed

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Even when I know the expected outcome, I cannot help being disappointed by the members of the Republican party who serve in our Senate. They just let us down again by not allowing the vote to create a commission to investigateContinue reading “Disappointed”

ECC Statement on Racism

Our nation is in desperate need of racial healing and transformation. The healing process cannot begin until the truth of our country’s past and present sins are confronted. As people of Christian faith, we acknowledge and renounce both past and present dehumanizing, oppressive, abusive, enslaving, violent and lethal actions and inactions against African American communities.Continue reading “ECC Statement on Racism”