At What Cost?
Good afternoon people of God,
This morning I dropped my children off at school and found myself on 75th Street north of Louisville. As I looked out the window and watched some chickens, geese, and ducks (including ducklings) scurry through grass playing and scavenging for food, I listened to recordings of interviews of people who survived Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. The juxtaposition of the cohabitating birds with the stories of trauma and people fleeing islands that are now decimated made my stomach twist. How will we respond to those who no longer have homes, safe drinking water, or places for school and work?
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How Far Did The Apple Fall?
On Sunday, August 25th we kicked off a new sermon series exploring different aspects of family. During the sermon I talked about how families come in different shapes and sizes. Additionally, because of our varied life experiences, even the word and concept of “family” varies from person to person.
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Are You My Mother?
Happy Friday!
I hope this email finds you doing well. This week my kids began school, so it was the crazy mix of end of summer and the beginning of schedules and responsibilities. There has been excitement, a dash of dread, and metaphorical whiplash.
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When Talking To Yourself...
Good evening,
Tonight as the work week wraps up I’m wondering how many people headed home thinking about what they didn’t get done, how many people feel like they accomplished more than they had anticipated, and how many people went home content, that what they did this week was enough.
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Love In Action - Or - Love Inaction
Good afternoon faith community of LUMC,
When I settle down to write to you each week, I feel as though I have a dozen or so post-it notes metaphorically floating around in my head. Where have I seen this week’s scripture active in my day-to-day activities? What global or local event has graced our news sources on the television, radio, computer, or phone? How has God been present in and through my family the last few days? It all seems rich and relevant and worthy of leadership and reflection. And yet, if I address each of my mental metaphorical post-its, there may be no need for us to gather for worship on Sunday. ;)
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This Meal Has Been Prepared for You
Good afternoon community of LUMC,
As I prepare for worship this week, I have intentionally chosen to engage some of Paul’s commentary on communion for the people of Corinth on a week during which we will break bread and share the cup together. Communion is by far one of my favorite parts of being an ordained clergy person. There is something incredibly spiritual about being a vessel for a person’s intimate connection with God while participating in a ritual Jesus and his disciples started thousands of years ago. It is a personal moment I hold with the highest honor and respect.
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