Don’t Demonize Your Enemies
“Never attribute to malevolence that which is merely due to incompetence.” – Arthur C. Clarke (3001: The Final Odyssey) I take Arthur C. Clarke’s words
July 24, 2024
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Come Away
I’m retired; my wife keeps reminding me of this. Yet, I am busier than ever. Part of it is because I have doubled down on
July 15, 2024
Another View of John the Baptist
This is one of the places where the gospel of Mark and that of Luke veer away from each other. Luke has John the Baptist
July 13, 2024
Bill's Current Thoughts on Faith, Society, and Where We are Headed
Joe, the Bridge is Great. Cross it.
Of all the questions asked at Biden’s press conference, only one was relevant. NPR’s Asthma Khalid asked about Biden’s promise in 2020 to be a
July 13, 2024
Maya Angelou Poem for Transition
“On the Pulse of Morning” was written for the first inauguration of Bill Clinton in 1993. It cautioned the new leader to think first about
May 21, 2024
Careful, the history you leave out may doom your civilization
The honorable Eusebius, writing in the 4th century, did not want to see the book of Revelation included in the New Testament. Why? Because in
May 21, 2024
Poem: After the Riots
I’d like to see the rain come Gentle and warm Reviving the chipmunk Our dog killed last week Or healing the nation Grieving its inability
May 20, 2024
The Problem with Debt
“Are you in debt so as to embarrass the ministry?” There is a reason for that question. Integrity is integrity. When we are in severe
May 20, 2024
Pastors and Politics
I think we have to value compassion, character, and the heart for justice as core biblical values. If we advocate for these things consistently, then
May 20, 2024
Transition and Aging
Aging seems gradual and inevitable, a biological process afflicting all of humanity equally. The truth is not only more complex, but radically other. We watch
May 20, 2024
Is the Church a Greenhouse?
“A church is like a green house. Different plants growing under the same roof. If you go into ministry, you’ll have to learn how to
May 20, 2024
From Bill's Traveling Notebooks....
Why are Small Churches Valuable?
#1 Because God continues to use them to nurture his people #2 Because they add social capital to their communities; often standing in the breach
June 1, 2024
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A Sneak Peak
In my novel, “Martha Finds Rest,” I retell the story of the first Easter. When I get to the part where Jesus visits the upper
April 26, 2024
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Why are Small Churches Valuable?
#1 Because God continues to use them to nurture his people #2 Because they add social capital to their communities; often standing in the breach
June 1, 2024
No Comments
A Sneak Peak
In my novel, “Martha Finds Rest,” I retell the story of the first Easter. When I get to the part where Jesus visits the upper
April 26, 2024
No Comments