Lock the Doors

As far as I knew, church doors were supposed to be locked. At my home church, if it wasn't Sunday morning or the few hours when people were at the church, the doors were locked. The church connected to my grade school was always locked unless we were having class or chapel. My MIC church was locked … Continue reading Lock the Doors

Sermon–September 29, 2013–Pentecost 19C

Nineteenth Sunday of Pentecost C Invited to preach at Lebanon Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL, my home congregation. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Psalm 91 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31 There is an interesting, and almost certainly false, legend about Martin Luther. It is said that, while looking out of his window one day, he quipped, "Even if … Continue reading Sermon–September 29, 2013–Pentecost 19C

Advice on Adiaphora

Q. Ken, you were a sacristan, you seem like someone who would know liturgical stuff and all that. I'm working with a church that is having a big anniversary celebration, and even though the color of the day is technically green, the Pastor wants to know if they can decorate the church in other colors … Continue reading Advice on Adiaphora

My Name is Ken

Last night, I attended a young-persons' open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting as an observer and cried. I visited as part of a group, but for me, this was more than an educational experience. It was personal, and it was intense. I'm not an alcoholic. At least, I don't think so. Maybe I'm an alcoholic and don't … Continue reading My Name is Ken