There are many —like the small group of Dallas anti-death penalty activists I am honored to be part of— who believe Robert Roberson is innocent.
It likely won’t matter.
There are dozens of attorneys who have defended him up and…
There are many —like the small group of Dallas anti-death penalty activists I am honored to be part of— who believe Robert Roberson is innocent.
It likely won’t matter.
There are dozens of attorneys who have defended him up and…
In the run up the Iraq War, I had a conversation with my Mother that comes back to me now, in the era of Donald Trump. I was deeply opposed to the war, and unconvinced that there was moral justification…
Read moreJust look at how beautiful this is.
This is my city.
This is the core, where I live, where I work, and where you’ll find me most of the time.
For the uninitiated, the foreground lights…
Read moreI want to talk about two remarkable clergywomen, and two changes to our church-law that affects both them, and all of us…in a good way. Telling these stories is, in a tangible way, how to describe the changes afoot in…
Read moreIf you want to leave moralizing comments about the many flaws of Pete Rose, don’t bother.
Rose was my first genuine hero.
Rose was my first genuine fallen hero.
If you don’t have both in your life, or live long…
Read moreTwo hundred and seventy years ago this very week, an eighteen-year-old German immigrant stepped off a ship at the Port of Philadelphia.
His birth name, best we can tell, was “Christoffel Volkhardt.” (Or something like it…).
He was my…
Read moreI’m back today to remind you about my favorite political datapoint and what it says about America. I bet it’s one you’re at least vaguely aware of. But I’d also bet it’s one you often forget about in the heat…
Read moreThis week, I think God sent us all a little reminder about our scripture lesson from last Sunday through an encounter we had here at church, with a houseless neighbor.
I hesitated a bit to write this, because to write…
Read moreWhere to start with the list of things I love about College Football? I love it way more than the Pros, that’s for sure; and not just because the Cowboys suck.
First, on any given Saturday, it’s at least theoretically…
Read moreWell, what an honor this is…
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has put out a highlight video of musical performances they’ve gathered over the years, and they’ve included my own song “Sitting In the Trade Hall.”
I’m especially…
Read moreTen years ago this week, I was blessed to participate in the most powerful non-violent witness of my life, when I was arrested outside the White House, standing up for our young immigrant “Dreamers” and their families. My dear clergy…
Read moreIf you want to know the kinds of “chilling affects” pastors deal with today…trying to balance speaking truth and keeping their jobs…Google the name “Brent Leatherwood.”
Leatherwood is a Southern Baptist layperson, whose current job is working for the Southern…
Read moreToday, I am remembering the one and only time I ever met Joe Biden at a political event, and how somehow it did not dawn on me to get picture with him.
It was 2005.
Dennise had made history the…
“What happened to JD Vance?”
This is a question I’ve heard a lot these past few days. And I’d like to offer both an opinion, and some evidence to back up that opinion.
Many have suggested that JD Vance has…
Read moreForgive me while I again look back and make a post about my dear friend, Tom Prasada-Rao. I have two memories, and one regret, rattling around in my head today that I want to share.
Perhaps a decade ago…
Read moreWhat a horrible day for America. Sincere prayers for former President Trump, for those injured or killed, and for all those terrorized by this senseless shooting.
I have condemned every mass shooting, and I urge everyone to do the same…
Read moreI haven’t said much about any of the recent political news concerning the debate, the SCOTUS decision, or who should/should not be the nominees this Fall. I’m still super hesitant to say anything, because there is so much noise and…
Read moreJEFF DAVIS WAS TRYING TO GO TO TEXAS
Jeff Davis, he was trying to go to Texas.
Thought that he could find some Rebels there.
Robert Lee already had surrendered.
Loss lay heavy in the Southern air.
He tried to…
Each week, I have the joy of watching a group of parents and children play in Roberts Forest. A few of these are members of our church, but most of them are simply part of the large number of neighbors…
Read moreThis evening the North Texas Conference of the UMC will ordain an openly gay man who has been faithfully serving the church of my confirmation: Lovers Lane UMC.
And this has me thinking about Ed Upton.
When I first came…
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