Listen, I am not the kind of pastor who is going to tell you that your immortal soul is in jeopardy if you don’t come to church on Sunday.
Read More »A litany of thanks for Spokane
I have a litany of thanks for my city. I invite you to consider your own litany of thanksgiving, while I share mine with you now.
Read More »How to help Ferguson: “Stop watching TV and get to work”
I have been stomping around my house, impotent, angry and fearful. Ferguson verdict is in.
Read More »Initiative 594 and guns in our hands
I went to the opening of the Spokane Symphony 2014-2015 season, and expected to be entranced by beautiful music and fascinating talent. I didn’t think I would encounter Washington Initiative 594, the background check initiative we will vote on in November.
Read More »Science and Religion: What, that again?
Member of Congregation: (after noticing flyer about upcoming Coffee Talk on Science and Religion) “Oh Pastor Andy, are you going to be involved in that?”
Read More »The aimlessness and sin of summer
t’s July, and it is incredibly hot outside. Of course I don’t want to do anything. No one should have to do anything, except hold still, try to stay cool, somehow.
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