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In Good Faith: Christmas is Canceled?
In my December In Good Faith column, I write about the inability to steal or even cancel Christmas. Christmas is Canceled?In a normal year, many of us would be heading over the river and through the...
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In Good Faith: Can We Handle the Truth?
In my January In Good Faith column, I write about the Capitol insurrection, truth, and the legacy of Oscar Romero.Can We Handle the Truth?When I was on sabbatical a couple years ago, I visited a coffee...
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In Good Faith: A Many-Splendored Thing
In my February In Good Faith column, I write about the many-splendored opportunities to demonstrate love during a pandemic.A Many-Splendored Thing“Love is a many-splendored thing.” I could have sworn...
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#VirtualShrove - An Invitation
One of the best things about the Episcopal Church is the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Call it what you will -- Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday -- but in parish halls across the land, the day before...
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In Good Faith: Shielding the Joyous
In my latest In Good Faith column, I write about my fear of needles, vaccine selfies, and joy amidst grief.Shielding the JoyousNeedles make me squeamish. It’s always been that way, even though my...
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In Good Faith: Liberty and Justice for ALL
In my latest In Good Faith column, I write about the Derek Chauvin verdict, the discovery of Harriet Tubman's childhood home, and the ongoing work of racial justice.Liberty and Justice for ALLOn the...
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In Good Faith: Pushing Back Against Period Poverty
In my June In Good Faith column, I write about menstruation. Yes, you read that correctly. Pushing Back Against Period Poverty Growing up, my lone sibling was a brother. As a parent, I have two sons....
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In Good Faith: For the Love of Dog
In my latest In Good Faith column, I write about the loss of our sweet 18-year-old family dog. For the Love of DogWe lost a beloved family member last week. Well, technically speaking she was a member...
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In Good Faith: Hometown Hauntings
In my August In Good Faith column (written on vacation!), I write about visiting my hometown of Baltimore and a Bruce Springsteen song I can't get out of my head....
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In Good Faith: Walking Humbly
In the October edition of my In Good Faith column, I write about the joys of dog ownership and the importance of humility.Walking HumblyOn most days, at some point, I can be seen walking down the...
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Hybrid Ministry
As you may know, I've been an early and strong advocate for hybrid ministry as we move (slowly) into becoming the post-pandemic Church. I wanted to commend to you a series of three articles written by...
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Clergy, Coffee & Conversation
I'm grateful to Steve Opalenik of The Promethean Project for inviting me onto his Break the Chains podcast. It was a great and wide-ranging conversation! Steve is a licensed mental health counselor...
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In Good Faith: Stuffed With Gratitude
In the Thanksgiving edition of my In Good Faith column, I write about carbs and why this year feels especially filled with gratitude.Stuffed with GratitudeIt’s finally happening. After years of...
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On Praying the Trisagion
During Advent, as part of the opening rite of our Sunday services, we sing or say the ancient prayer known as the Trisagion. The word is Greek for "thrice holy," a nod to both the Trinity and the fact...
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Thirsty, and You Gave Me Drink
One of the two sermons I wrote for Thirsty, and You Gave Me Drink: Homilies and Reflections for Cycle C is bookended by homilies written by Jesuit superstars James Martin and Greg Boyle. The other is...
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In Good Faith: The Mess of Christmas
In the Christmas edition of my In Good Faith column, I write about the messiness of that first Christmas and how it keeps the messes in our own lives - and the world - in perspective. The Mess of...
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In Good Faith: In the Footsteps of Holiness
In my January In Good Faith column, I write about an encounter (sort of) with the beloved Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the inspiration of walking on hallowed ground. In the Footsteps of HolinessOne of...
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In Good Faith: Marking Milestones
In my February In Good Faith column, I write about celebrating 21st birthdays amid a pandemic and the importance of marking milestones.Marking MilestonesWhen I had recently turned 21, I went out to...
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Spy Wednesday Reflection
On this Spy Wednesday, so-called because we hear the story of Judas' betrayal of Jesus on theWednesday of Holy Week, I thought I'd share a brief reflection. It's based on the gospel reading appointed...
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In Good Faith: Dreaming of a White Christmas?
In my first column after a bit of a hiatus (moving, switching jobs, etc), I write about spending my first Christmas in Florida and how what never changes is the timelessness of the Incarnation.Dreaming...
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In Good Faith: Swinging for the Fences
In my January In Good Faith column, I write about my lack of golfing skills and why it's okay to give something up as a New Year's resolution.Swinging for the FencesBefore I accepted the call to serve...
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In Good Faith: No Room for Hate
In my latest In Good Faith column, I write about the need for Christians to take a stand against anti-semitism, in light of a recent local incident.No Room for HateThere’s a famous photograph taken in...
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In Good Faith: Sticking it Out
In my latest In Good Faith column, I write about stick shifts, and getting stranded on the side of the road. Sticking it OutI still drive a stick shift. They’re increasingly hard to come by these days,...
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Family Ministry Coordinator at BBTS
Are you passionate about ministry with children and youth? Consider applying for this newly created, full-time lay position at Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. Exciting things are happening...
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In Good Faith: A Bedrock Christmas
In my (for now very occasional) In Good Faith column, I write about the ultimate Christmas prophecy: from The Flintstones.A Bedrock ChristmasDid you know, there’s a Christmas episode of the...
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