7 Truths Define My Progressive Faith – Part 2

7 Truths Define My Progressive Faith – Part 2

Jesus was a progressive in every sense of the word. While he respected tradition and appreciated orthodoxy, he offered a deeper understanding of these foundations and a new way to think about God. In my previous column, I explained that seven truths have shaped my...
7 Truths Define My Progressive Faith – Part 1

7 Truths Define My Progressive Faith – Part 1

Did you ever notice that Jesus was always on the move? He and the band were constantly traveling from one location to another throughout Palestine — teaching, feeding and healing those they encountered. They never stayed too long in one place. Their work was...
8 Lessons Learned on My 50th Birthday

8 Lessons Learned on My 50th Birthday

A global pandemic never factored into my imagination when I envisioned my 50th birthday. Quarantine certainly changed my plans as the half-century mark of my life arrived but having my two adult sons with me is a greater gift than I could ever want. I’ve been told...
Public Education: The Cornerstone of Democracy

Public Education: The Cornerstone of Democracy

Public education is the cornerstone of a healthy and virtuous democracy. An educated citizenry possesses the potential to fuel democracy with creative, constructive and consistent solutions that empower a common good for all people. When public education is neglected,...
Fields of Dreams: Lessons from Sports

Fields of Dreams: Lessons from Sports

Baseball has been called America’s pastime; maybe that’s why I watched opening day with so much solace, joy and hope this year. Around the country, we are hearing “play ball” for baseball, football, basketball and other sports. However, during a raging pandemic, we...