Posts by pwsadmin
Good Works
One of the central points of contention in the church of the 1500’s was whether or not we could rely on good works to get us into heaven. I have…
Read MoreWe Are Better Together
Last night I gathered with about 100 people at the very cold corner of 5th and Penn Street in Reading, PA, to light a large electric Menorah. Across the street…
Read MoreThe Language of Hate
They are the words almost every parent hears and fears – I hate you. We all, at some point, probably either thought it or shouted it at our parents; in…
Read MoreThe Devil at Work
Zach Brown is an amazing musician who delves into a lot of different genres on his albums and in concert. I love his music and have heard him interviewed; he…
Read MoreReligious Symbols? Meh
It’s that wonderful time of the year when people start complaining about coffee cups not being the color of Santa’s suit or why can’t we put a cross on the…
Read MoreA Little Empathy, Please
It is a practice I learned from a retired pastor many years ago, and I am so glad I decided to make it a part of my professional life –…
Read MoreWe Aren’t Supposed to Be the Enemy
The image is as clear to me as the night it happened over 50 years ago: I was a kid at a church Christmas party being held at the home…
Read MoreCommunity That Heals
There’s been a lot of research in recent years that points to something religious folks have always known – we need each other. Being part of a spiritual community makes…
Read MoreThe Bible is Literal – unless it’s Situational?
This past week I was interviewed by a woman working on her dissertation in Leadership, and she asked me, “Tell me of a time when your leadership caused controversy.” Um…
Read MorePerformative 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…
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