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Fifty Days of Gratitude: Day Three
I’ve long considered three my lucky number. I don’t know why exactly, but I don’t have to look far for the best example. I am the very...
Fifty Days of Gratitude: Easter Sunday & Monday
Twelve years ago I began this practice of naming gratitude daily during the Fifty Days of Easter. I remember the season well; at that...
Monday in Holy Week Musing: Rabble Rousers
Every year, during Holy Week, the musical soundtrack of our family life is Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Jesus Christ Superstar. This has been...
Monday Morning Musing: Being a Prisoner
For those who keep time by the Church’s calendar, this week will walk us toward Palm Sunday. I still vastly prefer, for reasons...
Musing on a Saturday
It is not Monday – it is Saturday morning as I write this reflection for you who so generously give of your time to read what is shared...
The Feast of the Annunciation | 3.25.25
Today the Church remembers the Annunciation – when Gabriel came to Mary to bring the news that she had been chosen to bear the son of...
Monday Morning Musing: A Heart Re-Set
Last week I took what basically amounted to a little over 24 hours just for myself. When I type that out in a sentence, it even looks...
Monday Morning Musing: Walking the Walk
I have a story to share this morning that is still so fresh and new and tender that to share it almost feels too early. I’ve been...
Monday Morning Musing: This Is 60 Minutes
My heart and spirit are so full this morning after having all of our children and grandchildren together for the weekend. These are such...
Monday Morning Musing: How We Practice
On Wednesday, the Church begins the season of Lent, the 40 days (not including Sundays) that lead us to the Feast of the Resurrection. ...
Postscript to a Musing
In the world of coincidences/the body remembers what the mind forgets/the Holy Spirit is onery....my photo memories told me that the...
Monday Morning Musing: I Couldn't Wait to Share!
Today, Sunday, was a significant day in the life of the congregation I serve as Senior Pastor. By an overwhelming vote, we affirmed that...
Monday Morning Musing: Catchphrases
Last night, after a very long workday, my Beloved and I sat down to watch the 50th Anniversary special of Saturday Night Live. On...
Monday Morning Musing: A Penny for Your Thoughts
Just when I think it can't get any stranger, my phone will ping with breaking news. Last night, that news was that the current...
Monday Morning Musing: Beauty and the Beast
Yesterday, as I was shaking hands coming out of worship, a woman grasped my hand in hers and asked, "Is Trump the Anti-Christ?" I...
Sunday Morning Musing: What Day Is It?
First, a joyous update: Our grandson, Finnley Dylan Martin, did indeed make his entrance into the world last Monday. Weighing in at...
Monday Morning Musing: Special Edition
I have all sorts of emotions around this day, and maybe you do as well. I am giving thanks for the life and witness of the Rev. Dr....
Monday Morning Musing: Calling us All
The attention of the nation has been riveted on the fires that are devouring entire sections of Los Angeles County. We have watched as...
Monday Morning Musing: Epiphany Followings
I remember that in 2021, while we watched democracy under attack in ways that seemed, at that time, unfathomable, it occurred to me that...





















