From My Perspective

There was a horrific shooting at an elementary school again this week. Three children and three adults were killed. In the aftermath, there has been handwringing, disparagement, accusations, ridicule, blaming, and so much vitriol. I agree with those who say that the assurance of “thoughts and prayers” in such a time often feels like empty […]

There’s a tradition in Jewish studies called, “midrash.” Midrash is a way thatreaders engage with biblical texts, reading what’s there but also what’smissing. A large part of the Talmud is midrash – debating and asking questionsof the text. We preachers often use midrash in our proclamation. A seminary professor of mine, Rev. Dr. Wilda Gafney

Faith In Things Not Yet Seen By faith, Noah built the ark, gathered the animals, watched the waters rise, and received the rainbow promise. How do we have faith in things not yet seen? It was Sunday, October 20, 1968 and the final day of programming at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City. Dick Fosbury

Marie Kondo, the household organization consultant, has been teased a lot this week because after years of sharing household de-cluttering tips, she’s decided that now with two children under three years old at home, her own house will be less tidy. Despite the teasing, I’ve appreciated the simple advice Kondo has shared – namely, let

Later this evening my family and I will be celebrating Burns Day. I’m still learning what exactly this Scottish day of remembrance of poet Robert Burns is all about. But we’ll have some shortbread and some fun-sounding dishes such as Cock-a-Leekie Traybake and Clapshot and maybe even some haggis if I can find it. We’ll