The Way to Ourselves

The Way to Ourselves

For fear of suffering the consequences or suffering a setback, some “suffer fools gladly.” They decide early on to stay in their place, stay put, in their lane, on the sidelines, or just stay out of it.  Sometimes, we get in our own way before we even know where we...
Preaching Together Might Heal Us

Preaching Together Might Heal Us

On a recent Sunday, I confessed to my suburban Washington, D.C. congregation something I had never done before in nearly 20 years of preaching and pastoring: I scrapped the previously written sermon and started over on Saturday night. Sure, I have altered sermons the...
The False Gospel of Christian Nationalism

The False Gospel of Christian Nationalism

Whenever we turn on the news, whether on television, radio or social media, we are met with the disturbing reality of Christian Nationalism. It has infiltrated not only our political systems but also our churches, neighborhoods and families. More than just a fringe...
Losing and Finding God on the Wild Edges of Belief

Losing and Finding God on the Wild Edges of Belief

At the darkest night of my faith crisis, not a single speck of light shone around the edges of the blackout curtain. Sleep evaded me. The fabric of time unravelled and my body seemed to sink through reality. It was me and the darkness. Not even prayer could illuminate...