Better The Higher You Climb

July 17, 2013.Reading time 6 minutes.

Some days, you really do feel the past and future come together and touch each other. Today was one of those days for us, as Dennise and me went back to visit “Kasha-Katuwe, aka Tent Rocks,” here in New Mexico. You may recall that back in May, I blogged about our 20-year anniversary. Even though […]

A Tale of Two Women (Why I am Pro-Choice)

July 13, 2013.Reading time 26 minutes.

Although I blog about a lot of things, I’ve never written much about abortion or about why I am fundamentally “Pro-Choice.” But my friend Rev. Jim Rigby, a minister from Austin, asked yesterday for clergy who are Pro-Choice to sign their name to statement. I was please to stand with many other Texas clergy who […]

Sunset Bay Sunset

July 9, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Sunset Trail

July 6, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

What Do The Same Sex Marriage Rulings Teach Us about the American UMC?

June 27, 2013.Reading time 10 minutes.

In the past several days, I’ve had several talks with folks regarding the twin Supreme Court rulings on same sex marriage, and its implications for the United Methodist Church. The gist has been to lament just how dramatically “out-of-step” the United Methodist Church has become on the issue of same sex marriage, and LGBT issues […]

La Silencia

June 27, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Today is The Judge’s birthday. I won’t spill the beans on how old she is. That would be foolish on my part. Btw, if you’ve considered getting a gift, I would suggest that campaign contributions make a very nice one. 🙂 But as you’d imagine, I’m deeply grateful she was born. I’ve been meditating on […]

Bending a Little Faster Today

June 26, 2013.Reading time 8 minutes.

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. I don’t know. Today, it sure feels like that arc is picking up a little steam. My first thoughts on reading the Supreme Court decisions had to do with our families here at Northaven Church. When […]

Message to Senator Wendy Davis

June 26, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Right now, State Senator Wendy Davis of Fort Worth is filibustering on the floor of the Texas Senate. I thought you would appreciate reading a part of a message that I just sent to her: As a United Methodist clergy in Texas, I am horrified by the bill before the Texas Senate. Years ago now, […]

I Beg The Church

June 22, 2013.Reading time 14 minutes.

Dear Church of Jesus Christ, That seems like a pompous salutation for a blog. But I don’t know what else fits. I am led to write to anyone who considers themselves a follower of Jesus Christ. I am led by God’s Holy Spirit to write to you about the situation with Exodus Ministries International, and […]

Winter Is Coming. It’s Almost Time.

June 21, 2013.Reading time 14 minutes.

Let me get my full geek on, and offer you a George RR Martin quote for the day: “Winter Is Coming.” I know. I know. That’s crazy talk. The hottest days of Summer haven’t even arrived. Whether you love Winter or hate it, it’s foolish to talk about it being on the way. But, scientifically? […]