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One of the hats I wear is that of consultant to churches. At times my consulting work takes place when I am the interim minister… Read More »A Healing Presence in an Anxious Community

Opinions are important, but they have no right masquerading as truth. I used to believe that Truth possessed an intrinsic value that made it worth… Read More »Are Opinions True?

In his Family Systems Theory, Dr. Murray Bowen identified two basic life forces, togetherness and individuality, that are always engaged in a lively tension in… Read More »Togetherness and Individuality

Human communication can lead in two basic directions: towards more clarity and specificity, or towards broader and deeper understanding. This weekend I am leading a… Read More »Amplification

I’ve been preaching for many years. It’s a welcome challenge week after week to try to say something useful, relevant, and honest. I’ve learned a… Read More »Some Whys and Hows of Religion

I’ve been curious for a long time about the prevalence and diversity of religion at all times and places throughout human history. We even have… Read More »What If…?

I continue to be disturbed by the highly divisive and adversarial tone that pervades public and private discourse in our culture today. I wrote last… Read More »The Courage to Listen

“Community of Promise” plays with the idea of the Promised land being more about Quality of Community than about geography. So what constitutes a healthy… Read More »Healthy Communication for Healthy Community

Greetings, I am writing to ask for your help. As it may be clear by now, Community of Promise is not being marketed and sold… Read More »A Little Help from My Friends

Greetings Friends, The muse is kicking me in the butt again, so it’s time to be working on the second novel. Somehow I keep thinking… Read More »Writing a Second Novel – Not Like the First