affirmation of faith

  • Pandemic Pentecost Affirmations

    I read this morning that there are more churches closing in the wake of the pandemic. I have seen the reports about attendance and listened to how hard it is to wait in that Zoom room for anyone to join… Continue reading

    Pandemic Pentecost Affirmations
  • An Affirmation of Faith for Texas

    Dear pastors, I hope and pray that you have someone in your life that you can call to say you have no words. You have a draft of a sermon and this week has been another beast so it feels… Continue reading

    An Affirmation of Faith for Texas
  • Pandemic Prayers for the Return of Lent

    I do not feel ready for this season to arrive. I know that it will be different. It will be less disciplined but no less introspective than every other day since that first case changed our whole lives. There is… Continue reading

    Pandemic Prayers for the Return of Lent
  • Pandemic Easter Affirmations

    I wanted to write a statement about what it means to be a person of faith when everything feels uncertain for the service I wrote for the Longest Night in 2020. I did it partially for myself. I needed words… Continue reading

    Pandemic Easter Affirmations
  • Affirmation of the Resurrection

    The Narrative Lectionary on April 12, 2015 is Matthew 28:16-20. It feels so odd not to share in the story of Thomas. I want to stick my fingers in that story. I want to wonder about my doubt. But, that’s not what happens… Continue reading

    Affirmation of the Resurrection