The Nursery of Truth

Be Not Afraid — An Advent Reflection

“Be not afraid…” This is the very first thing the angel says to…

Feeling Powerless on Good Friday

This Good Friday, I am thinking of Mary wailing at the sight of Jesus on the cross. The Empire deemed…

Are we ready for this task?

This is the year of the Lord’s favor. How are we working towards the…

Short Homily on Church and Memorial Day

Growing up Memorial Day always had a tinge of sadness because my grandfather, a Korean War…

Uncertain Times: Waiting in the Unknown — Good Friday Message

Reviving Quakerism in the New Millennium

Last July I gave a talk to Lake Erie Yearly Meeting, a regional body of liberal unprogrammed Quakers in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. I am finally getting around to posting it.

As The Seed Falls: Building a Generative, Convergent Quakerism

A Seed Falls

Principle vs. Preference: The Speed of Quaker Decision-Making

Finding my Way into Group Discernment

Using “Process” For Blocking Rather Than For Freedom