The Journey’s Never Over

June 27, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

There are few days where you absolutely know that you are a witness to history. Yesterday was one of those days. And this morning –almost 24-hours to the minute after our dear friends and church members, George Harris and Jack Evans became Dallas County’s first legally married same sex couple– it still seems completely surreal. […]

Pete Rose Was My First Hero

June 23, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

I can’t speak to Pete Rose fairly. I suppose I will ask that anyone who feels like they can refrain from doing so here. I know what you’ll say. I don’t need to hear it. You see, Rose was my first and all-time greatest sports hero. To say I worshiped the guy doesn’t come close. […]

Yes, I’m Gonna be a “Homer” About This

May 6, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’m gonna get accused of being a homer with this, but so be it… I’ve been thinking more about the shooting Sunday night, and the mind-blowing truth that none of this involved local people directly, in any way. Today, a friend pointed me to a New York Times piece which says: “Dallas in particular has […]

I am not Charlie. I am not AFDI. I am not a Shooter.

May 4, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

In the wake of a shooting last night, at an anti-Islamic event that took place in Garland, I am drawn to this section of the powerful Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi: “O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; […]

My Remarks at the Same Sex Marriage Press Conference

April 29, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I stand here today as a Christian minister in full support of same sex marriage. The vast majority of members in our congregation are also strong supporters of same sex marriage. It is time for the courts to do the right thing. It is time for no further delay. Same sex partners deserve the right […]

Love The Children and Help Them Grow

April 25, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Tomorrow is Confirmation Sunday at Northaven. That’s always a special day in the life of the church. But this year, the day will have even deeper roots and meaning for me, personally. Of the five kids we’ll confirm in their Christian faith, I will have baptised all of them. Emma will be tomorrow. All the […]

A Prayer in Spring

April 9, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

OH, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day; And give us not to think so far away As the uncertain harvest; keep us here All simply in the springing of the year. Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white, Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night; And make us happy […]

Brand Spanky New Website

April 7, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A quick word to say that my website has been completely updated. It’s mostly a website that supports my music, and it’s got new pictures, soundclips, videos, and more. (Or, at least old ones…finally collected together.) Check it out at http://www.ericfolkerth.com While you’re there, sign up for my email list, check out the links to […]

Bake for them two

April 6, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Originally posted on Ten Thousand Places:
In Jesus’ time, the nation of Israel was under Roman rule. The Israelites were allowed to live there and practice their faith for the most part, but they had to pay taxes to Caesar and obey the Roman laws. To the Israelites, the Romans were evil and ungodly. They…

Dear American Christians

April 3, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Dear American Christians, You need to get a grip, and I am tired of speaking to you politely. You are not being persecuted by being required to serve all customers in your store. If you serve all people in your store, you are simply being American. As a fellow Christian, I can assure you, your […]