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What makes my heart sing?
I’m working on a plan for a sabbatical break from ministry. Having completed five years of service at Olmsted Community Church, it’s time–according to my work agreement–for a sabbath. Now I know fully well that there are those who would … Continue reading
Beauty and Truth
I admire artists who use their skills to add beauty to the world. And sometimes the job of an artist is to highlight truth, even if it’s ugly. Some of the best artists simply take the elements that are around … Continue reading
Every day, a gift
I love to watch TED Talks online–short expressions of learning and imagination that often light a spark inside my head or heart. If you haven’t explored these videos, it’s worth doing so. I found one today, sent my way through … Continue reading
Curry and rice, with a dash of injustice
I’m thinking a lot about food lately. Often my food consumption goes without a lot of thought, such as a quick run to the local Subway for a sandwich which I can mindlessly eat at my desk while I read … Continue reading
Off to India!
I will be traveling today to India with four others (including 2 from Olmsted Community Church) to begin a mission exploration of that wonderful nation. It will be my first visit to India, though I’m traveling with Rev. Dr. James … Continue reading
Scraps and Scrolls
On my visit to Israel a few years ago, I spent part of a day at the Shrine of the Book, part of The Israel Museum in Jerusalem. That’s where the Dead Sea Scrolls are located, and where I learned … Continue reading
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Art in motion
God’s art, the movement of the Milky Way galaxy, captured by a video artist. The Mountain from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.
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Sleep
Eric Whitacre offers a second virtual choir, selecting thousands of singers from online auditions, then blending them all together to produce a masterwork. His previous work is seen here. The current piece, Sleep, is written by Whitacre.
Advent to Christmas
I love the traditions of sparkly lights, holiday parties, and gift giving at this time of year. But I also know it’s far removed from that dark and lonely cave where Mary gave birth to the Son of God. The … Continue reading
The Passion Play, 2010
The video gives a good introduction to the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. I traveled there recently with a group of 11 others from our area to see the play and enjoy the Alps of Bavaria and Austria. The play … Continue reading
Worship and the Healing Hokey Pokey
As a pastor in a mainline progressive denomination, I sometimes long for deeper engagement in worship. We Protestants can be a pretty stiff and stodgy group, worshiping with the same order of worship this week as we had the week … Continue reading
A reminder to care for God’s earth
The earth is the Lord’s and all that’s in it, the world, and those who live in it; for God has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. –Psalm 24 It’s the 40th anniversary of Earth … Continue reading