For Wilshire Baptist Church
It was cloudy, chilly and damp; it was sunny, warm and dry. We heard laughter and fond greetings; we saw tears and consoling hugs. There was sadness for lives lost and broken; gratitude for the binding of community. There were words of civic pride and hymns of reverent comfort.
For Wilshire Baptist Church (12/16/16)
In the weeks following a presidential election that brings a new administration into office, there is much talk about whether or not the transition will be peaceful. In our own lives, far away from the seat of power, we too crave peaceful transitions. The event that stands out in my memory came in November 2002 – the most chaotic month of my professional career and one of the most meaningful episodes of my spiritual life.
For Wilshire Baptist Church (12/27/16)
With Christmas Day behind us I had intended to write something about New Years and all the hope and changes that come with the turning of the calendar. But then a song came to mind and I had a change of heart; I want to linger in Christmas a while longer.
