Musings and More!
Hip, Hip Hooray!
Well, looks like I’ve got myself a brand-new hip!
They say third time’s the charm—though if you ask me, that’s two times too many.
Back in February, I never imagined a fractured hip would still be holding me hostage by late September. But then again, I also never put “seven-month staph infection” [READ MORE]
So Where Are Your Posts, Marty?
Yes, I know.
I’ve been MIA. Off the grid. Radio silent. The sermon stream has dried up. And not because I’ve suddenly run out of things to say (don’t worry—that’s still impossible). There’s a reason:
Back on February 22nd, I had what we’ll call… a lapse in judgment. I know better than [READ MORE]
“Pressing On!” a Tribute to Jorge Mario Bergoglio
A Lenten sermon from 2013. The text for the 5th Sunday in Lent that year coincided with the election of Pope Francis. Now, at the time of his passing, I want to draw upon that sermon to reflect upon the meaning of the life of Jorge Mario Bergolio.
Philippians [READ MORE]
A Hymn for Super Bowl Sunday
Dropkick Me Jesus
How a Catholic Priest Gave Birth to…
For those who are quick to label religious people as out of touch with scientific reality, here’s a video about Roman Catholic priest Fr. Georges Lemaître. Sometimes referred to as the greatest scientist you never heard of, Lemaître is rightly credited with being the father of the Big Bang theory [READ MORE]
Wile E. Coyote and Me – and maybe You!
“Beep! Beep!”
Ah, Wile E. Coyote—arguably the most persistent (and least successful) predator in cartoon history. Armed with an unlimited credit line at Acme (seriously, who’s underwriting this guy?), he’s always on the heels of [READ MORE]
“The Christmas Surprise” – Luke 2:1-16 (Christmas Eve)
Christmas is such a special time that we use special words to describe it. Around our Advent wreath, we light candles representing Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—beautiful words that capture the spirit of the season. There are others, too: Gloria, Alleluia (which means “Praise the Lord!”), and Noel (which means [READ MORE]
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign…
Life is full of signs of one kind or another.
One of my favorites was the DPW sign that once stood on the side of the highway on the way to our place in New Hampshire. Just as the road wound between two cemeteries, the Protestant [READ MORE]
Morgan Freeman, God, and Living into the Moment
Years ago, I found myself trapped—yes, trapped—in Dulles Airport, Washington, D.C. Well, okay, not literally trapped (no dramatic escape needed), but stuck overnight because of bad weather. Our flight back to Knoxville? Canceled.
Now, if you’ve never spent the night in an airport, let me tell you—it’s not exactly a five-star [READ MORE]
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Churches I’ve Served
Holy Trinity United Methodist Church
Danvers, MA – 1971-74
First Congregational Church (Oldtown)
North Attleboro, MA – 1974-89
Greendale Peoples Church
Worcester, MA – 1989-1996
Tellico Village Community Church
Loudon, TN – 1996-2014