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I am an Episcopal Priest pastoring an ELCA Lutheran congregation. I have over 30 years experience in the ordained ministry. The biggest writing accomplishment of my career is a 600 plus page dissertation entitled Personality Type as a Road Map for Spirituality.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Trusting in God: 1 of 82
Trust in God begins where faith and belief lose power. In September of 1860 the Prince of Wales was among the crowd watching the great high wire artist Jean-Francois Gravelet, known as The Great Charles Blondin. Blondin had already performed his death defying crossing of the Niagara River many times. He had done it blindfold... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Prayer: 1 of 30
Good Morning Lord the day is just beginning I'm here in bed not wanting to arise The timer's set the coffee now is brewing Time for a shave and wash my sleepy eyes I do not know how hard the day ahead is Who will be kind and where the trouble lies I need your help to navigate the valleys I need your heart to listen and be wi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian reflections on the kingdom of God: 1 of 25
The challenge of Christianity has always been to be in, but not of, the world. We see the tension even in one of the most central teachings of Jesus: The Kingdom of God. It is not surprising to have misunderstandings about the Kingdom of God because even Jesus found it difficult to help his closest disciples understand. Ther... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What makes a best friend: 4 of 96
My favorite definition of a friend is someone who is glad you showed up and has no immediate plans for your improvement. I like this definition because it reflects the idea of gracious acceptance of who I am, regardless. A friend wants to spend time with me. A friend wants to share joys and sorrows. A friend wants to remembe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sin: 7 of 142
Insidious compulsive deceptive sin In spite of my efforts you often will win The good that I would I find I avoid The bad I would not is often employed Things left undone are often as bad As things that I do to make others sad Repentance, confession, apologies made Forgiveness and mercy can ever be weighed To balance the si... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: What I know: 3 of 54
When I was young I knew a lot From things I'd learned in school And in our church all that was taught 'bout God's one Golden rule. Then in my teens I new the plays We ran in snow and rain Under the light on Friday nights And next day morning pain. When I was grown I knew some things From trial and error living Of how to ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: What it's like being 60: 2 of 36
For Baby Boomers each successive decade of life brings a collective shift in our awareness and experience. I'm sure other generations have had similar experiences. It's just that there are so many of us Boomers that our impressions of our selves tend to over shadow those who went before and come after. We think it all has ha... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Why is the Bible boring: 2 of 35
When I was a teenager we took a vacation to Stratford on Avon, Ontario Canada. The city is named for the famous town in England where Shakespeare's plays were first performed. There was at the time a new theater. Inside it was as a replica of the stage in England. We went as a family of five to a performance of The Tempest. ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Why doesn't God heal all sick people?: 1 of 14
Not everyone realizes the meaning of the name Jesus. It is the Greek form of the Hebrew name, Joshua. It means God (Yahweh) is a savior/healer. It is God's intent that we live long, productive, joyful lives. Although you may have read of some Old Testament people living hundreds of years, the more normal Biblical figure for ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Life is too short: 1 of 12
The old man was quiet his chair was a rockin'. I asked him for wisdom for a word I could use. He waited and thought while my knees were both knockin,' Then spoke in a whisper of things I could choose. (Son) Chorus: Life is too short to wait 'till tomorrow. The taller you stand the easier today. Wide is the road that leads ... More..