In light of these discoveries, today with confidence we can affirm: That God has been calling this universe into being for at least 13.8 billion years and continues calling upon the Creation to bring forth new creatures; I love the Reformed Theology here; we are being “called.” This is not mere science we are talking... Continue Reading →
Female Matters Pt 1
The first half of Sunday's reflection on the most awkward Bible passage ever. Are we similarly too embarrassed to be public about our feminism?
Missing Marcus
Marcus Borg died yesterday and this morning I am feeling more exposed; a little less brave. For 25 years since Jesus: A New Vision came out I have read his works with fascination and admiration for this scholar and prophet who dared go where many of us wanted but dared not. His progressive and deeply biblical, historical... Continue Reading →
Science and Scripture
Insisting we take the Bible literally is a relatively new, and often bad, idea. For the great majority of the Church's history we let scripture speak to us in rich metaphor and symbol, in evocative, poetic, spiritual and life-changing fashion. We knew that God's Word, speaking through the Bible but not perfectly synonymous with it,... Continue Reading →
Open and Affirming
God is at work calling many who are gay or lesbian into the ordained ministry. For Presbyterians (PCUSA) that means called to be Deacons, Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders (minister of the Word and Sacrament). We also want to call them for our next potluck, mission trip, committee meeting and book group! Our denomination recognizes the ordination of gays... Continue Reading →
Healthy Adaptive Joyous 