This sculpture, located in New Brunswick Theological Seminary, is entitled “Everything I Have is Yours.” I love the look of joy on the one face, and the bliss of contentment on the other 1. Mercy really should be a joy to hold out, and contentment in the love which offer mercy should be our only…
Tag: Lent2016
Confession
I’ve been the pastor of Central Baptist Church for nearly thirteen years. In that time you’d think I’d feel as though I know what I am doing. But I have a confession to make. I really don’t. I’m making this all up as I go along. I’ve tried many things which have fallen flat on…
Wisdom
One of our heating pipes sprung a leak this week, which means our heating system was unavailable for Sunday Morning Worship this morning. We told most of our older folks to stay home and warm, but still held worship for those who could tolerate the cold and who felt their immune systems were up to…
Beloved
This image was created as a poster image for ABCNJ’s “Sacred Safe Spaces.” People suffer from the scourge of neglect and abuse far too much in this world. Equally tragic is how often we remain silent. We must remember that those who are neglected, those who suffer abuse, and even those who cause abuse are…
Search
All people are searching for something. We search for validation, security, comfort, love, and belonging. Happily, many of us locate these needs in relatively healthy ways 1. This is what allows families to bond, friendships to develop, and communities to form. If we didn’t search for these things, we’d be a species of hermits. Sadly,…
Thirsty
After an extraordinarily busy month 1, I confess I am thirsty. Thirsty for rest. Many good things have been going on, but each has bumped my normal rhythm and knocked me off pace. It’s a bit like begin beaten with a bag of marshmallows. It won’t do lasting harm, but at some point you just…
