When the Nazis came for the communists, I kept quiet; I wasn’t a communist. When they came for the trade unionists, I kept quiet; I wasn’t a trade unionist. When they locked up the social democrats, I kept quiet; I wasn’t a social democrat. When they locked up the Jews, I kept quiet; I wasn’t […]

TOYIN’ Part 4 Just before Thanksgiving, I completed a course on Transitional Ministry. The final assignment was to create a Personal Ministry Declaration, a credo of sorts. We were given autonomy to use whatever methods to speak about the values we hold dear in our own walk in ministry. It should come as no surprise […]

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 Okay, fellow travelers, it’s word study day. And today’s word is “wisdom.” The Greek word is σοφία (sophia) and is a noun describing wisdom, clarity, and/or learning. Its Hebrew equivalent, […]

A Prayer for these times Last Friday, I spent time in silent reflection, trying to process this disturbed culture we live in. Truth be told, I was wrestling with my role as a Christian pastor at a time when a number of people I serve have taken sides and expect me to take theirs. The […]

TOYIN’ Part 2 Just before Thanksgiving, I completed a course on Transitional Ministry. The final assignment was to create a Personal Ministry Declaration, a credo of sorts. We were given autonomy to use whatever methods to speak about the values we hold dear in our own walk in ministry. It should come as no surprise […]

Doppelgänger or Space-time Traveler? Since mid-December, I’ve been binge-watching LOST. I watched this series with Chewbacca when it aired, and I admit I was left unsatisfied with its conclusion. So I thought I would give it another chance, watching with a science fiction mindset. It’s incredible how much I missed or forgot! The concept of […]

TOYIN’ Part 1 Just before Thanksgiving, I completed a course on Transitional Ministry. The final assignment was to create a Personal Ministry Declaration, a credo of sorts. We were given autonomy to use whatever methods to speak about the values we hold dear in our own walk in ministry. It should come as no surprise […]