Joy in Joyless Times
And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind:
What Do You Say?
Garden of Grace United Church of Christ, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Luke 17:11-19 Let’s begin this morning with a little song: If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands If you’re happy and you know
Episode 17: ‘When Religion is an Addiction’ Author Dr. Robert N. Minor | ‘The God Box’ Author Alex Sanchez
Read the related article on Dr. Robert N. Minor Read the related article on Alex Sanchez When does righteousness cross the line from a noble, healthy pursuit to an addiction? In his new book When Religion is an Addiction, Dr. Robert N. Minor gives us some
Episode 16: ‘Asphalt Jesus’ Author Eric Elnes
Read the related article The sixteenth podcast, or “Godcast” from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Eric Elnes about his new book Asphalt Jesus: Finding a New Christian Faith Along the Highways of America, which chronicles
The Taxi Driver and the Minister
A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter addresses this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether or not
A Pagan Goes to Heaven
A Pagan died and, much to her surprise, found herself at the Pearly Gates facing St. Peter. He walked up to her and said, “Hello, and welcome. She stared at St. Peter in complete confusion. “Wait a minute,” she said. “I was supposed to end
Lazarus in the Pride Parade
Reading for All Saints Day: John 11:32-45 Jesus received a message that Lazarus was sick. Jesus did not leave immediately to see Lazarus. He waited for two days before going to see Lazarus. By the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been dead and buried for
Letters to the Editor
Editor: I feel compelled to write and express my thanks to Candace Chellew for writing the article, Yes it Is, No it Isn’t. Her words spoke right to my soul and I shall be praying on the issues raised. Jesus’ message is written in my
A Speech Before Congress
If I had to make a speech before congress, what would I say? I am a Christian who grew up in the southeastern United States. As such, I grew up with certain cultural biases. Biases which needed to be outgrown. It took seven years of
Churches That Won’t Bury Gays? Let’s Hold a Funeral for Misguided Principles
Background: In August 2007, a fundamentalist mega-church in Texas refused to conduct funeral services when it found out the deceased man was gay. Whew. I don’t know about you, but I sure sleep better at night knowing the Christian churches in Texas are standing by