Doug and I had already made plans for our anniversary, but then I saw that Gordon Lightfoot was playing an intimate concert on our actual wedding date. Could we pass up that opportunity? In my memoir I recount how Doug and I sang "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" as we paddled about on Lake … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Longevity
A Married Priest Reflects on His Vocation, a Guest Post
Note: This is a guest post from a clergy friend named Carl Hemmer. He sent me this reflection, and I enjoyed reading about his vocation. Life is never what we expect it to be. I asked Carl if I could share this homily with all of you. Enjoy! And if you're grateful to hear his story, please feel free … [Read more...] about A Married Priest Reflects on His Vocation, a Guest Post
Denominations Defining Marriage (PCUSA, July 2012)
This afternoon the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) debated whether or not to redefine marriage, changing the language in our Book of Order from "between a man and a woman" to "between two people." I tuned in to the live streaming and was riveted. I logged on to Twitter, and for … [Read more...] about Denominations Defining Marriage (PCUSA, July 2012)