Posts by pwsadmin
We 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…
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…
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