‘Tis the season . . . No, not the Christmas season, but rather the season of transition. Almost every meeting I have with a group includes some conversation about our Episcopate transition. One of the things I am often asked is about “engaging God’s mission” or our “missional focus” during my tenure. My response generally … More Engaging God’s Mission

The story went something like this . . . ”I was a young boy playing in the field behind my house. Suddenly, the clouds opened up and a voice from heaven spoke and said, ‘You are my beloved child—you are special.’ Immediately, I felt an incredible sense of importance. And then, just as quickly, the … More Unique and Beloved

Like many, I found this reported exchange between a young person and a Native American elder at the Lincoln Memorial very troubling. As additional reports and videos have come forward, I have became even more disturbed. The level of disrespect shown by the young people towards many of those gathered to participate in the Indigenous … More Only with God’s Help