The adage “having skin in the game” signifies having a commitment to something where one has something significant to lose. When we think of our financial commitment to HIgh Street, we usually think of it in terms of what we gain when we share our resources with this community. But what would we LOSE if … Continue reading Having “Skin in the Game”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a dissenting pastor and theologian in Nazi Germany during World War II. In April 1945, he was executed for participating in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. I have been wondering what led him to move from a stance of passive, non-violent resistance to active armed resistance. Can his life and witness … Continue reading Are We Approaching a “Bonhoeffer” Moment?
As the political situation worsens, and people are kidnapped, hurt, and killed, I catch myself falling into anger, frustration, depression, confusion. This is at odds with the self I usually see and value. And I’m certain I’m not the only one who is saying, quietly, “What is happening to me?”
Compassion is a core principle in all major religions. Each of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) have this in common and it is also a core principle of Buddhism. Let’s explore this concept of compassion and contemplate how we may bring more compassion into our lives.
Church has been canceled for January 18th, in person and on Zoom. This is out of an abundance of caution due to the most current weather forecast of 1 to 3 in of snow in the morning prior to 12:00 noon. Emergency services are advising people to stay off the roads. Stay safe and plan … Continue reading In person and Zoom Church meetings canceled for January 18th, due to inclement weather!
Can I Get An Amen? We’ve heard this phrase. We’ve heard it not just in church settings but also as a way to ask for agreement. As we explore this request let us look at what motivates it and why it may be a very powerful request that can help connect us to one another.
Why does beauty matter? Beauty invites us to imagine something different than what we think we know about ourselves and the world. It can connect us to our deeper selves and to one another through the shared experience of creativity. Beauty offers us a sharp contrast to the ugliness of destruction and feels deeply important … Continue reading The Power of Beauty
Eavesdrop on a conversation between Spencer and JETPIG on what the “T” in his name stands for.
