Author: Steve

  • August 4, 2021
    BEATITUDES, THE CHURCH, AND 100 WORD STRATEGY In the past two blogs, I have tried to demonstrate the use of…
  • August 2, 2021
    A 8 MINUTE brief video on steps for clergy and churches against racism. My GIFT TO YOU. Be good to…
  • July 30, 2021
    STORIES THAT STRETCH OUR EXPERIENCE OF WORSHIP I continue to explore the use of 100-word stories to dig deeper on…
  • July 28, 2021
    AND GOD SAID We are all familiar with the Genesis creation story in which everything was in utter chaos until…
  • July 23, 2021
    WORSHIP CAN SAVE US Even as you enter a sanctuary or place of worship, often the very accouterments are a…
  • July 21, 2021
    THANKSGIVING FOR THE FUTURE In Psalm 138, we reflect on the power of thanksgiving as it reminds us of God’s faithfulness…
  • July 16, 2021
    RACISM DOESN'T NEED TO DEFEAT WHITE CHURCHES  A majority of clergy would confess that racism is evil but are reluctant…
  • July 14, 2021
    THE CHALLENGE OF FUNERALS  Funeral: can present a challenge for pastors. Imagine you are asked to conduct a funeral for…
  • July 9, 2021
    Most predominantly White churches would agree that the Gospel challenges the racism that is causing so much tension in our…
  • July 7, 2021
    DEFENSIVE Cliché’s  & Bible When the uncomfortable conversations about race occur, often you hear people resort to what might be…