What would it be like to discover a church where people really showed interest and support for one another ? Where people could find shelter if they needed a place to stay. Where there would be kind words along with advocacy for those who are marginalized, discriminated and ignored …

On a glorious Fall October Sunday afternoon outside a church, a minister and two parishioners are harvesting pecans. The canopy of the tree above towers at least 30–40 feet. …

I do appreciate the opportunity to be able to go on a retreat. Traveling to a camp or s tranquil location, preferably by water, to be with other people can be a revitalizing experience. Many years ago, I was stationed at Great Lakes, Il Naval Training Center. I was one…

What makes an effective minister ? Someone who is an excellent preacher, teacher, administrator, a person capable of loving and supporting other people. All of these characteristics could be ascribed to someone who is a beloved clergy person. Yet, for me, when I think about clergy who have really been…

Recently a prominent public figure chastised another prominent public figure by saying that they would “ hurt God and hurt a holy book . “ Initially I thought how preposterous, how can anyone hurt God or a divine writ ? …

I have a good friend that I meet with every couple of weeks for coffee. We have known each other a long time. It’s wonderful to be together to discuss our work, our mutual intellectual interests and family. Right now, of course, with the ongoing quarantine, there are no opportunities…

So far, I have been blessed with having a minimum of surgical procedures. Two come to mind: getting my tonsils out at age six, as an inpatient and then at age 12 having a deformed toe nail removed as an outpatient procedure. Both experiences I could have done without. However…

Where is the cool relief ? So far, I have been blessed with having a minimum of surgical procedures. Two come to mind: getting my tonsils out at age six, as an inpatient and then at age 12 having a deformed toe nail removed as An outpatient procedure. Both experiences…

How Do We Memorialize Those Who Have Died Due To Covid-19 ? Rev. Peter E. Bauer Jul 5 · 3 min read How can our lives become beacons of light for others ? We are witnessing an unprecedented collision of critical conditions occurring in our country simultaneously. Fatalities due to…