Recovering Divinity

“We admitted we were powerless over racism, and that our privilege had become unmanageable.”

Coronavirus didn’t crash the economy; the greed of the rich did. Let’s begin with admitting that there is huge wealth disparity in the...

If you grew up with me, and you haven’t yet seen the movie, “Dark Waters”, run to see it. Especially if, like me, you left West Virginia,...

Since becoming what we in the clergy refer to as “bivocational” (a euphemism that simply means we need a paying job to support our...

“I think we're all passengers in a billionaire hijacking. We were all drugged on the plane, and these guys are now terrified in the...

Today marks the end of the third week of our government’s shutdown, tying it with the longest government shut down in history, and with...

Problem: Mass shootings occurring at a nearly daily rate in the US. Solution (proposed by the President, most Republicans, and the NRA):...

I know I’m not alone. You may be out there, somewhere, wondering, “Well damn, where do I go from here?” I feel you. For over a decade, I...

Giving someone the space to affirm their own identity is powerful and life-giving; to declare who you are is an act of courage. “I AM...”...

The appearance of peace can be misleading. Here's how to identify - and reject - "counterfeit peace." “Peace is not just about the...

To all women, girls, and gender-nonconforming individuals: I am a middle-aged, straight, white, cis-gender man. And I apologize. I see...

Throughout history, people have changed the face of the world by coming together. This is still our strength; this is still our promise....

Letting go of something important to us may be the most difficult thing we ever do. It may also be the most important. Dear One, trust me...

Taking a stand for Justice. One of the oldest lessons of morality recorded in scripture is that of Cain and Abel. After Cain offs his...