April 2020
A blessing from poet Jan Richardson
Blessed are you
who bear the light
in unbearable times,
who testify
to its endurance
amid the unendurable,
who bear witness
to its […]
Three Podcast Recommendations from Pastor Mike
I enjoy listening to Podcasts throughout the day. They are a great way to learn about current events and other special topics. Here are […]
Is Easter Canceled?
I fully expect to see many Grinch-like monologues (https://youtu.be/hqOOUJFv1n0) in the next couple of weeks about how Easter will come whether […]
March 2020
The Grace of it All
When Session met last Tuesday for our first weekly meeting via Zoom, I opened with a reading from Fredrick Buechner and shared some of […]
So, You Skipped Leviticus
Have you ever set out to read the Bible from cover to cover?
Frequently, people with the best of intentions come to a screeching halt just […]
Just Because Things Are Scary, Doesn’t Mean We Must Be Afraid
“Do not be afraid” is a refrain that echoes throughout scripture. Some estimate that there are 366 versions of “Do not be afraid” throughout […]
Permission to Lament–GRANTED
When there is a natural disaster or a national tragedy, the damage is visible and the needs are known. So what in this moment […]
Be Kind
“There are more chickens than a man can know in this world, but an unprovoked kindness is the rarest of birds.” The Purloining of Prince […]
February 2020
Amazing Mission Trip
As my MPC friends know, I just recently returned from a mission trip to Nicaragua to spend time with our global mission partner CEPAD. What […]
January 2020
MLK Day-We Look Back to Look Forward
Every year as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day approaches, I make a point to re-read King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” The letter […]
December 2019
More Alike Than Different
As many of you are aware, Ellen and I just returned from a trip to Egypt. In many ways it was absolutely fabulous. Seeing things […]
November 2019
How SAD! Seasonal Affective Disorder and Self Care
How SAD! Seasonal Affective Disorder and Self Care
When the days get shorter, I am reminded that the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) aren’t far […]
A Letter to Homophobic Parents at Christmas
At the most recent session meeting, Paula Hoglund and Elaine Presby presented a recommendation from the deacons on becoming a More Light Presbyterian Church. More […]
I’m Grateful I Promise
I received a calendar reminder early this morning informing me Thanksgiving is one week away. I’ve got to tell you, I had the same reaction […]
Hate In Appleton
About two weeks ago a cute gift/food store, Sapphire Moon Chocolates, opened just north of Northland Mall. It describes itself as “A 1920’s themed shop […]
October 2019
Christmas? Nope. Easter? Nah. Halloween? YES!
I love Halloween.
Christmas and Easter are beautiful, meaningful celebrations in the Christian tradition. However, Halloween is probably my favorite holiday.
I’m not going to go into […]
