Peter SchwichNot common senseI’ve been reading Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7 in the Bible) a lot lately, and I’ve also been reading what other people have…Feb 10, 2017Feb 10, 2017
Peter Schwich“You’re blessed when…”Eugene Peterson’s translation/paraphrase of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount has been the most striking section of the Bible for me in the last…Jan 5, 2017Jan 5, 2017
Peter SchwichBeing good is more important than being right (I think).“It’s more important to be nice, I guess, than being wise.” — Julian Casablancas, “4 Chords of the Apocalypse”Dec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016
Peter SchwichPlant a tree.There’s a (possibly apocryphal) saying attributed to Martin Luther, a Christian theologian from the 1500s. He supposedly said something…Nov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
Peter SchwichStewardship (Christians and politics)This was originally written for a congregational newsletter.Apr 11, 2016Apr 11, 2016
Peter Schwich“Changes”The last few days, I’ve been haunted by 2Pac’s song “Changes.” I first heard it when I was in elementary school, and it immediately became…Feb 22, 2016Feb 22, 2016
Peter SchwichOn paceOne of the amazing things about the Warriors the last couple seasons is that they’re one of the very best teams in the NBA in defensive…Jan 7, 2016Jan 7, 2016
Peter SchwichSaying somethingI have eight thousand thoughts about race, American history, our current social climate, the scandal of our non-integrated church, my own…Dec 27, 2015Dec 27, 2015
Peter SchwichKindnessIn different periods of life, there are different virtues and vices (I’m using these terms without reference to any particular lists of…Dec 17, 2015Dec 17, 2015
Peter SchwichThere are Christians I don’t want to be identified withI’m a Christian. I try to think like a follower of Jesus. I try to act like a follower of Jesus. I try to ask for forgiveness like a…Dec 10, 2015Dec 10, 2015