Author Archives: Pastor Craig

As my regular readers know, I have a HUUUUUUUUUUUGE passion for fostering relationships and communication between those with whom we disagree.  One of my readers sent me a link to an article that a family member shared with her.  The … Continue reading →

In the last 24 hours, I’ve had two seemingly unrelated experiences that raised a similar issue for me.  I’ll start by briefly talking about each of the experiences.  Then, I’ll touch on the issue they raised for me. The first … Continue reading →

A reader sent in a link to an opinion piece written by Thomas L. Friedman from the New York Times.  The article dealt with immigration.  Here’s a link to that article: immigration opinion piece. In reflecting on matters the article … Continue reading →

On this Earth Day, I know many wonder how some can still deny human activity plays a role in global climate change. There’s a part of me that understands why some deny it.  It is a seductive notion that you … Continue reading →

While holidays such as Christmas and Easter are wonderful times to celebrate crucial moments of our Christian faith, these holidays can present HUGE challenges for non-creedal, Progressive pastors. Some might think I say this because of the additional services and … Continue reading →

This morning my friend Anne sent me an opinion article from the New York Times titled “Mayor Pete and the Queering of the American Soul”.  The article’s subtitle read: “His rise is a sign that more LGBT people are finding … Continue reading →

I stumbled upon a great blog entry that touched upon one of my greatest frustrations in life when it comes to interpersonal communication.  The blog entry was titled “Grief: Why Comparing Losses Never Helps and Often Hurts.”  Here is a … Continue reading →