Posts from the Blog of an (un)Tamed Cynic
At the beginning of October, the PC(USA) Middle Governing Bodies Commission will reconvene in Indianapolis. At this meeting we will finally engage each other about some of the more controversial aspects of our work. One of the issues that is looming for us—and being talked about throughout the denomination—is non-geographic presbyteries. For those not familiar [...]
I preached this sermon on Sunday at our 4:00 jazz service. The text is Luke 24:13-35. This has become one of my favorite stories in the entire Bible. On the one hand, it evokes a really nice memory for me of a church camp my high school youth group back in Florida would retreat to. [...]
A sermon on Mark 14:10-26 for the Fourth Sunday of Lent at the 4:00 jazz service at Fourth Presbyterian Church. I wonder how Jesus’ closest followers—those friends of his that were with him at this final meal—I wonder how they remembered this night in the days, weeks, months, and years that followed, after the events [...]
Maybe you’ve seen the controversial Doritos add depicting pastors wooing people into church with Doritos and Pepsi. Deemed offensive, It’s been pulled from a Super Bowl commercial contest. You can see it here: Is this video as offensive as some people make it out to be? And, what exactly is the offense: using junk food [...]
There are so many things to be thankful for on this day. I’m thankful to be writing this on a deck overlooking the most beautiful beach I know, with my 23 month old son running around me soaking it all in. I’m thankful for my loving wife and the important work she is doing right [...]
