The housing crisis is poorly understood, but we know how it affects us. Those who had the foresight or the luck of buying or inheriting a home decades ago, say, “What’s the crisis?” But for those who are working and … Continue reading →
It’s a good thing to count our blessings… But there’s a step beyond that God challenges us to take. That is to give thanks and praise to God even in the storms of life.
Continue reading →Did You See Those Dinoflagellates? This Halloween, I had a nice night of kayaking on Tomales Bay in search of bioluminescence. The conditions were nearly perfect. Bioluminescence is to California as the Aurora Borealis is to the Arctic—an ephemeral natural … Continue reading →
How do you honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and prosperity? I have no idea. I can’t imagine such sacrifice. But I am grateful to those who gave their lives and those … Continue reading →
Confronting Trumpism Part 2 (DRAFT) Read Part 1 – What Went Wrong So, What Now? Critique is easy. Fixing it is hard. So, let’s engage in the hard work of leadership – helping our followers think in a Christ-like way … Continue reading →
this is a time for reflection, prayer and soul-searching to see how we have contributed to the crisis we find our nation in. Repentance calls for us to recognize and confess our moral failures. But repentance also requires that we learn and do better.
Continue reading →What started as a routine carpet cleaning job in rural Petaluma, continued with a deep dive into the life of Lorenzo Waugh, a Methodist minister, Petaluma pioneer and adventurer (1808-1900). Turns out, the home in which I worked is on … Continue reading →
Point Reyes National Seashore was a great place for my first backpacking trip. The Lost Coast Daniel and I went backpacking the Lost Coast, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, June 18-21, 2012. It was incredible. Joining us were John Richards and … Continue reading →
Best in Petaluma Helen Putnam Regional Park. There’s not much there, but it’s close by. Good trails, lovely views, considerate hikers – lots of them – with dogs. Helen Putnam is a good park for Petalumans who want to get … Continue reading →
from the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:1-15. I preached these sermons for Grace Community Church San Francisco‘s online worship services, September – November 2020. Blessed I What are the values and virtues of the Kingdom of Heaven? Blessed II … Continue reading →
