Embracing the 'Feminine Side' of God
There is a feminine side of God. I always knew this. Even before the feminist movement demanded that I use inclusive language to publicly declare this truth, I saw this side of God in the Jesus who approached ...
Excuse #947 To Not Live Out God’s Love For a World in Need: “I’m Not That Bad”
When it comes to making excuses for why I am not living out God’s love the way I really want to be, I'm a real genius. One of my favorites is the “I’m not that good” card. If that one fails, I’ve always got...
Meet Me at Fred Phelps Funeral
JAN 21, 2011 | BY: MARGOT STARBUCK -- The first time I heard of Fred Phelps was during media coverage of the 1998 funeral for Matthew...
When Love Trumps Right Belief
Each of us has directives we live by. The directive to love is at the very heart of most faith traditions, along with being the first and foremost standard to live by for many who do not profess a specific rel...
Safety or Vulnerability? …and Strippers
Several years ago a man who lived nearby lost his son in a tragic car crash. Although he wasn’t a Christian he approached me, as the local minister, to take his son’s funeral.
In the process of helping plan ...
Merry Christmas!
The moment I awoke this morning marked my 75th Christmas. Sometimes it's hard to believe there have been so many. Recalling memories of my childhood mixed with memories of my own two children on Christmas morni...
Let's BE the Love of Christ
Every day I receive letters from individuals all around the world. Some of these letters speak of an individuals work for the kingdom while others highlight different missionary work. The majority of the letter...