The story of the woman who wrote the song and a revised poem that speaks to our situation during the time of pandemic and demands for racial justice Continue reading Katharine Lee Bates: America, the Beautiful
A sermon preached at United Reformed Church on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 To listen to the author preach this … Continue reading Loving Your Enemies: A Sermon on Matthew 5:38-48
This story was used as a communion meditation for worship at United Reformed Church of Clifton, on Sunday, May 3, … Continue reading Fire in the Hole: A Communion Story from Solitary Confinement
A divorced friend once told me, “Some people say, ‘Marriage is only a piece of paper,’ but the same is … Continue reading Carolyn’s Story: Forgiving Your Ex and Other Enemies
Every Labor Day weekend Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsors an air show. Vintage aircraft that span the last … Continue reading A Father’s Story: A Flying Lesson
“We give up something for Lentto make room for Godto do something new in our lives” Many of us are … Continue reading Billy Martin’s Story: Giving Up Something for Lent
A friend once told me “Your strength is your weakness and your weakness is your strength.” When we depend on … Continue reading Your Strength Is Your Weakness and Your Weakness Is Your Strength–Pam’s Story
On my first backpacking trip my father, told me a story and a prayer that has stayed with me all my life. Continue reading “You pick ’em up, Lord, and I’ll put ’em down.” My first backpacking trip
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it … Continue reading Treasure in the Walls
When Lorraine Hilliard was a young mother, she had a china hutch where she kept some of her family heirlooms. … Continue reading The Gift of Repentance
Explorations in Practical Theology and Youth Ministry
The Middle Ages in the Modern World
moments of illumination along the journey of life
Impressions Becoming Expressions
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. -- Chinese Proverb
Musings & Meditations
Writers write.
eucharistic and sacramental theology and life, music, speculative fiction.
The Power of Story
Steve's body of work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture alike - yet always retains the human element.
Poésie sous les étoiles
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