Words from Washington

It happened again on Thursday night. We had set the table, filled basins with hot water, set a dozen towels nearby, and strategically set ...

If the truth were told, I almost cancelled. My mind kept questioning whether I had good judgment in making a commitment to be on Capitol Hil...

It's Palm Sunday. Today marks the beginning of Holy Week. Before the week is over we will have the chance to gather with Jesus for the...

"I knew the difference between transubstantiation and consubstantiation before I could even ride a bike."  These words are the...

I don't do Lent well. I'm a professional Christian - one who gets paid to tell others about Lent. I've written newsletter ar...

I spent yesterday with ten clergywomen who gathered to learn more about preaching from Anna Carter Florence . It was a remarkable day in e...

I first met Adam Hamilton when I was a student at Duke Divinity School. For whatever reason, I was given the opportunity to host him duri...

I saw the movie Lincoln last week. Like countless critics and lovers of film, I highly recommend this particular picture to anyone who wan...

New Year's Day may be one of my favorite days of the entire year. There is something wonderful about knowing that a whole new year has...

"My wife was in the best mood possible." These words concluded a story that seemed stressful at best. My friend told me how he...

Horror. Tears. Sadness. Anger. Weeping. Our spirits have been through much since our Facebook feeds lit with news of a senseless...

"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea ...

While it may ruin my reputation as a faithful Wesleyan, I must confess that I have been carrying around two Powerball tickets in my purse ...

The United Methodist Church has been filling much of my Facebook feed in recent days. Last week, I watched as many of my friends grunted a...

I consider it a privilege to serve in the center of the city of Washington. I love urban ministry. I take delight in living in the midst o...

What would make your heart sing?  I was first exposed to the Lilly Endowment's deep impact upon seminaries, churches, pastors and o...

The food was quite different, forcing a constant craving within me for Chinese dumplings. The preferred method of eating was with chopstic...

I happened upon this picture while scrolling through my Facebook feed last Sunday. It was the end of a very long day when I came home with...

Passing the peace is a ritual at our church. Immediately following the confession, many of us relish in the opportunity to stand and gre...