The past two Sundays I have felt compelled to include a prayer "for our enemies" in the Pastoral Prayer section of worship. This is not unique to my style of worship--I often do this. But during Lent it seems doubly important to remember that God's grace and the gift and sacrifice of Jesus Christ isn't... Continue Reading →
When the Tears of a Child Bode Well For Our Future
Wow! There is more good news about young people thanks to reports from CBS News and The Huffington Post (click here for the story and video)! Here is the breakdown: The students at Olivet Middle School in Olivet, Michigan have a special young man on their team named Keith Orr. Keith is learning disabled and... Continue Reading →
Do We Really Want To Be Angry?
Just this week I saw a variation of this slogan on the bumper of a car in front of me in traffic. And I couldn't help but shake me head. Is this really how we want to be known as a country? A nation filled with angry people? A nation that thrives on outrage? Anger... Continue Reading →
Learning Compassion
I know I'm a nerd, but I can't help but be fascinated by some of the brain science research being done today. One studythat particularly intrigues me involved using a fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) to measure the brain's activity of Tibetan monks who were meditating on compassion. Now, meditating on compassion is something Tibetan... Continue Reading →
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