A Final Good-bye

It was the last day of summer program for the interns. What had begun only two months before with training followed by teaching third graders over the summer. The final program was over and we, the interns were cleaning up and setting up the classrooms for the school year, knowing that in just 24 hours … Continue reading A Final Good-bye

A Reprioritizing Judge

For anyone who missed it. This is the sermon that I preached earlier today. Jay Leno in his autobiography tells a story about how in his early years he went on a late night show to do a routine. He was asked what the queue would be for when he was done. He did so … Continue reading A Reprioritizing Judge

Where are the Exiles?

Where are the exiles? those of righteous souls to come and fill my steeples like sheep among the fold, Where are the reaching hands to help a brother out to take a stand and tell the world what poverty is about. Where are the righteous exiles doing work among the cities taking chances among the needy … Continue reading Where are the Exiles?

The “safe” Answer

Sorry for the long wait. Things got really busy at the end of May and I have had very little computer access since. Christ stated that the poor will always be with us. This is true. For the past few monts I have been serving at Shepherd Community Center on the Near East side of … Continue reading The “safe” Answer

Collect for 5-12-13

Heavenly Father who restores our tired and weary souls, knowing full well the plans you have for us are not plans for evil, but plans of good to give a hope and a future. We earnestly wait in anticipation of the renewal of Your creation in a world veiled in darkness. May those who live … Continue reading Collect for 5-12-13