Posts by pwsadmin
Performative Religion
In Luke 18, Jesus told a story about a Pharisee – a member of a very pious sect – and a tax collector – someone often shunned by other Jews…
Read MoreIt’s What You Do, Not Just What You Say.
As I delve into social media more, I am reminded that we humans might have bigger, better, faster, more advanced toys, but we still – too often – behave like…
Read MoreAre there Limits to Religious Freedom?
Two weeks ago, a court in Maine decided in favor of a father who didn’t want his ex-wife taking their daughter to church at Calvary Chapel, which is part of…
Read MoreSelf Reflection, Part 2
If pressed to choose which part of the Bible is my favorite, I will tell you that I love 1 Corinthians most of all. The reason is that I see…
Read MoreAccountability Circle
I was listening to an interview with Rep. Jim Clyburn – he has served in the House of Representatives (SC) for 33 years and is 85 years old. The interviewer…
Read MoreSelf-Reflection
I – once again – got into a discussion about God with someone before a meeting was about to begin. Part of my public ministry is to participate in work…
Read MoreThanks
During this time of the year, we get bombarded with messages about Thanksgiving. From the food to the travel to recipes to parades, it seems that, at least for a…
Read MoreSometimes, Sweat the Small Stuff
It may seem like these are opposite ideas: I am not overwhelmingly detail oriented, but I often sweat the small stuff. In writing and researching, I will sometimes miss something…
Read MorePersonal Responsibility to God
I have been watching with interest as Pope Leo has become more comfortable in his position. He very clearly understands that America is not a Christian nation, but his approach…
Read MoreGrace and/or Works
The other day I wrote about being spiritually unmoored, and some folks responded with the argument that works don’t get us to heaven – God’s grace does. It is one…
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