Religion and Politics
How do we separate religion and politics? I think Jesus would tell us to do our duty in each sphere. On the religious side of the
November 12, 2024
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Unless…
We all think it is important to do important things. Most of us can remember some big thing in our lives that took all of
November 6, 2024
Jesus Redefines Sainthood
In the past, I have emphasized the all in All Saints Day. Not this year. There isn’t an ‘all’ in Jesus’ definition of saint. In
October 30, 2024
Bill's Current Thoughts on Faith, Society, and Where We are Headed
Relief Pitchers & Presidents
I don’t know much about baseball, but I’ve noticed that good relief pitchers rarely get asked to start the next game and be a “normal”
November 12, 2024
Triple Grief
I’ve been thinking a lot about grief lately. A sweet sixteen-year-old relative of mine passed away suddenly in September. My dog died at the end
November 7, 2024
Weaving and Senility
I’m getting tired of all the political ads on TV. They push out the more important choices that a man my age has to make,
October 21, 2024
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
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