When God Was Silent, The Jackals Spoke for God
The jackals are pulling the levers of powerpoliticians and preachers who speak for GodThey do not wait for God speak They are false architects.They have built a wall of lies,a house of cards,and smeared it with whitewash. They gather a…
The Magi Refused to Kneel and so Should We
I’m late in writing this Epiphany reflection, but current events demand it. Epiphany is not a sentimental add-on to the Christmas story. It is a confrontation—one that forces a choice about power, allegiance, and worship. January 6 marks the Christian…
Why Christian Nationalism Get’s the Lord’s Table Wrong
Many Christians today feel untethered- searching for a place to land. Strident, angry voices in public square belong to those preaching exclusion, fear, and control. Christian Nationalists claim to speak for the faith, but their message and desire for power…
Gatsby’s Green Light and the Need for Obstinance
I just completed reading The Great Gatsby for nearly the 40th time with my current crop of students. If only I, as a teacher, could use the novel to properly teach students to connect its message to the current mess…
Advent 1.2025
If you’re not part of a church that observes the season of Advent, or if you do not know what the lectionary is, this might seem like “insider” language. I encourage to click on the links below that provide some…
When the Church Said Yes to Satan
I believe in the Devil- not because a horned villain lurks in my theology, but because he lives in the imaginations of those who crave power at any cost. Eric Hoffer argued that “mass movement can rise and spread without…