In response to the masculine, almost exclusively so, language of traditional Christian worship many pastors and congregations have worked to find images of God that reclaim what’s sometimes called “the sacred feminine” or female images of God. You may have noticed that I will sometimes open our worship “in the name of the Father, and … Continue reading Message: All Wet? →

There are plenty of ways to learn something new. Take, for instance, a new piece of music. Some people can pick up a sheet of music and sight read what’s on the page. Others may need to hear it once or twice and have a chance to repeat it before they can internalize the tune. … Continue reading Message: Learning by repetition… →

When I think about nets these days, I’m most often thinking of the internet – that ethereal location that is everywhere and nowhere all at once. Whether it be working on emails, conducting background research for a sermon, or ordering supplies for home or office there’s hardly a day that goes by without getting caught … Continue reading Message: Caught in the net… →