Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectI, MonsterWhen my Jewish mother and Roman Catholic father chose to marry in the tumultuous, paradigm-shifting 1960s, it sparked all kinds of turmoil…1d ago1d ago
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectWaking to EpiphanyI love Christmas, with its neighborhoods brightly lit and the crisp winter air stimulating renewed hope and excitement about the future…Jan 6Jan 6
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectPeace Becomes YouThe second Sunday of Advent is Peace Sunday, not to be confused with the International Day of Peace, celebrated every September 21, or…Dec 9, 20243Dec 9, 20243
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectThe High Art of PatienceAdvent is the time of the Christian year we traditionally prepare for the celebration of Christmas by retelling the stories surrounding…Dec 2, 20242Dec 2, 20242
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectThe Blessing of ThankfulnessHal Taussig, whose terrific A New New Testament enhances the standard Bible with newly discovered ancient texts, describes Jesus’ first…Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectIt’s Divine to Be DifferentEvolution is a relentless tyrant. In the universe’s endless quest to experiment with genetics merely to see what happens next, humans have…Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectYou May Be Right, but So Am I. Now What?I’m obsessing over the question of whether or not two groups who equally and firmly believe they are doing the right thing — because they…Nov 11, 20241Nov 11, 20241
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectThe Chaos of PossibilityIn 1987, virtually everyone I knew read James Gleick’s paradigm-shifting book “Chaos: Making a New Science.” The concepts in “Chaos”…Nov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectEncouragement or: How I Learned to Stop Doomscrolling and Love the WorldI want to encourage you this week. More importantly, I want us to encourage each other by considering some facts. Yes, Virginia, there are…Oct 28, 20241Oct 28, 20241
Published inPastor Michael’s IntersectReligion Off The RailsHave you ever played with slot cars? As a kid, I had a phenomenal slot car track; four of us could race together. I spent hours in the…Oct 21, 2024Oct 21, 2024
