Yes, I somehow worked Asimov into a sermon. If you don’t like it, then how did you find this site? Continue reading “I, Pastor”
Reformation is Reformy
Happy Birthday Lutherans! Never mind that Martin had no intention of starting a church let alone naming it after him. But we’re going to ignore that for today and celebrate anyways. Who has cake?! Continue reading “Reformation is Reformy”
The Heartland Proclamation
Hey all. Through Phae_girl, I came across this thinger called the Heartland Proclamation. It’s essentially a statement by a bunch of pastors in the middle of the country affirming their support of LGBT rights in religious and secular contexts. Now I’m going to tell you where they’re wrong. Continue reading “The Heartland Proclamation”
The Little Engine that Lied
Yes, the title is correct. Just because you think you can doesn’t mean you actually can. In fact, you can make things quite a bit worse. Continue reading “The Little Engine that Lied”
1st World Musician Problems
I’m a multi-instrument musician. And because of this, I have a problem. For many people, there is no realization that this problem is even really a problem. You see I want to start taking drum lessons again. Continue reading “1st World Musician Problems”
And the Band Played On
No witticisms this time; on with the thing! Continue reading “And the Band Played On”
Jesus … you crazy!
Final bit in the “trying to get himself killed” series of parables. Have fun! Continue reading “Jesus … you crazy!”
Look, Jesus, stuff like this is going to get you killed.
Jesus starts talking crazy, and ticks of the wrong (or maybe the right?) people. Continue reading “Look, Jesus, stuff like this is going to get you killed.”
Holy Cross Sunday!
Today the church at which I serve has it’s Name Day — the day that bears the same name as the church. As such, it’s kind of a big deal. Though it isn’t really THAT big of a deal. Let’s call it a mildly big deal. Continue reading “Holy Cross Sunday!”
Clerical Celibacy
A while back, when I was still in seminary, I wrote a paper for a church history course entitled “Tracing the Development of Clerical Celibacy in the Roman (Western) Church up to the Reformation”. Dry title but it is what it is. Due to some nonsense going on on the Facebook page, here it is (fair warning, it’s nearly 4000 words): Continue reading “Clerical Celibacy”