Standing Naked Before God, by Molly Phinney Baskette
Molly Phinney Baskette's book is not a robust example of the Christian practice of confession. But she does offer a glimpse into the life of a church that is thriving against the odds.
Secretly orthodox
I kept quiet about my faith for fear of embarrassment. Then I read Anne Lamott, and suddenly I wasn't so alone.
Embracing the collar
"What's with the collar?” asked a UCC colleague. “Did you lose a bet?” I smiled and explained that this was my Lenten discipline: wearing a collar for 40 days.
The receding sea where Jesus walked
The lectionary reading from Matthew's Gospel is the story of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee in the midst of a storm. In a couple of decades, anyone will be able to cross the Sea of Galilee on foot because of climate change.
Sunday, August 7, 2011: Romans 10:5-15
The worst haircut I ever received was a $7 special at a local salon....
Struggle and blessing
Recently, I learned that a young couple I know had filed for divorce after 18 months of marriage. By my calculations, they spent more time planning the wedding than being married.
Sunday, July 31, 2011: Genesis 32:22-31
Even a painful cheap shot cannot shake Jacob's resolve.
Beyond Accessibility, by Brett Webb-Mitchell
My former congregation prided itself on being warm and friendly. Then one Sunday Michael came to worship, and we discovered the limits of our welcome....
5 books for ministry
Miss Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior, by Judith Martin (Norton)....
Kingdom of the sick
Eventually all bodies break down; human life is finite—it’s a truth most people pretend not to know....
