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Author Archives: Pastor Kris
Who is a weed, and who gets to decide?
[the following contains portions of a sermon preached at Disciples Christian Church on Sunday, July 20, 2014.] So much has happened in just the last few weeks. I feel a little like John Stewart of the Daily Show returning after … Continue reading
On Sunday afternoon, I found myself not 20 feet away from 40 people carrying loaded firearms …
The good news is this. The momentum is growing on the side of ending gun violence. The good news is this. Any one person can become involved. Continue reading
Summer reading …
It was about a year ago when friends surprised me with a Grandparents Shower. Our daughter was expecting her first – and our first – in September. We know him now as Walt, and we’ve discovered that everything people told … Continue reading
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Fearless Generosity …
(This was originally published in my church’s monthly newsletter. It was written while we were in the midst of our annual budget drive. The theme of the campaign was Fearless Generosity) As to being fearless, I’ll admit that I have … Continue reading
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What does it mean that we’re still here …
(This sermon was preached at Disciples Christian Church on May 25, 2014) SBNR. Anyone know what acronym stands for? Even if you don’t know it off the top of your head, I’d almost guarantee you’ve heard it. If you’ve ever … Continue reading
We marched to end gun violence …
The Walk and Rally lasted from 10 am until noon on Saturday, May 10, 2014. This video shows you some highlights of a very emotionally moving day with strong calls to action. Please click on the link and see for … Continue reading
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Event Buzz …
I readily confess that I spend alot of time on social media sites. I joined Facebook when I moved to Cleveland,finding myself in the freshly awkward position of living in a different city than my adult children. Seeing their photos … Continue reading
Walking and working to end gun violence …
I don’t remember the exact day when my heart began aching for victims of gun violence. The ache just kept aching as the shootings continued. The massacre at Virginia Tech. Gabby Giffords. In a movie theater in Aurora, Co. … Continue reading
Fragments of the whole …
The following contains excerpts from the sermon I preached Sunday, May 4, 2014. It was my first Sunday back in the pulpit after bereavement leave following the loss of my son. I began with many thank-yous to the staff and … Continue reading
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Pastor. Parent. Activist.
It’s my tagline on Twitter. Three descriptors of who I am for the readers of this blog. Three words that could be put in any order. On any given day, I’m living into all three. They are roles that complement … Continue reading
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