Interpreting Graciously

This morning, I read an interesting post from a friend about Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall. However, what was most interesting was that after posting the initial message, he felt compelled to add a disclaimer stating that it was not about immigration or any current news topic. He was meditating on a biblical …

March Pastoral Letter

March 1, 2025 Greetings, I was struck by two of CS Lewis’s essays this morning: God in the Dock and Before We Can Communicate. Both touched on the issue of difficulty with language and meaning, which often plagues our relationships and activities. Communication is complex. I have a thought in my head. Certain assumptions, background …

Reigning in Social Media

Social media has produced some unusual fruit over the last few years. How many of us see a post, do a quick assessment, decide whether we agree, then share it or comment—all in a matter of seconds? It’s incredible how many don’t read the whole post before reacting or read the article linked before sharing. …