Posts from August 2016

Posts from August 2016

The dangers of looking back

There’s a meme or two floating around different social media sites that’s sort of capitalizing on the kids of the 90s. They vary a little, but they usually note that “there’s a Clinton running for President, the world is freaking out about Pokémon, and MTV is playing music again; what year is it?!” It’s a nostalgia thing. The kids who grew up in the 90s (my age group) are…

Pulpit Politics

Despite all my prayers for deliverance, it’s political season. I have a complex relationship with politics. I have very definite political opinions and views and I’m passionate about them because I think they matter. Our political views shape how life happens in our world, and not just for me but for my family, my friends, and people living a thousand miles…

Adjusting

Everybody’s adjusting. Of course there’s school and so all the kids and teens and parents are getting back into routine. Sleepy youngsters are adjusting to getting up a bit earlier and their days lasting longer. Parents are adjusting to packing lunches and practices and being here and there and everywhere. But we’re also adjusting here at the church. I’m sure the staff…