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Why I’m a Quaker…

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This is a video I did awhile back at the request of my yearly meeting (NWYM). In it I tell a little of my own story and why I am a Quaker today. I would

Intercession, Wangaari Mathai and Moses (Ex. 33)

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This is the message I shared with Camas Friends on October 23, 2011 Introduction Finish this statement: “Intercession is…” Growing up in the church I was most used to hearing about intercession in the form

When The Church Becomes a Department Store

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You can drive around most neighborhoods here in the suburbs and find at least some vacant buildings. Some of them are small, and if not historic, they at least have a history.  While others are

Discernment and Remix

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking at George Fox’s Chapel on my talk which was titled Tradition, Quakers and the Resurrection Community. I’ll post it here within the next day or so.

Quakers and The Resurrection Community (Acts 13:13-33)

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This is a snapshot of what I’ll be speaking about next Monday at George Fox University’s chapel. “You Israelites, and others who fear God, listen. The God of this people Israel chose our

Fall and Winter in the Life of the Spirit

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The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” – Jesus (John 10:10 NRSV)I love Fall. It is a beautiful transition time

The Red Sea: From Obstacle to Opening (Exodus 14)

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This is the text from the message I gave at Camas Friends Church September 11, 2011. The Experience of the Experience This past week we were at the beach. Searching for rocks. Lily and Mae

Uniformity, Religio & Solidarity (Psalm 133)

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This is the message I gave during our meeting for worship on Sunday August 13, 2011. _religion and Norway On July 22, 2011, a 32-year-old man drove his car into the city centre of his