Tolkien, Matthew & Baptism
Most people become claustrophobic just at the thought of entering a long, narrow, dark tunnel—so imagine being stranded within a section of a tunnel deep within a mountain. Dampness hanging…
Imagine—A Vision of God’s Kingdom
Imagine there’s no heaven…. It’s the opening lyric of a song that ventures to reflect upon and imagine a better world. Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy if you try…
Transfiguration, The Super Bowl, & Change (The Rev. Eric Hinds)
Imagine walking—ticket in hand towards a stadium that holds over 70,000 people. Imagine the challenge just getting there! Everyone is dressed for a spectacle. Long forgotten are the concerns about…
Pentecost 6B: Jesus – Just in Case
“he ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics….” (Mark 6:8)
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Together We Shall Overcome (The Rev. Eric Hinds)
This past week we watched several major stories weave their way through our consciousness. The tragic events of South Carolina were brought into sharper focus and context this week with…