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Sermon: Draw Near to the Lord, for he has heard you Complaining AKA Righteous Dissent Preached September 20, 2020, at Highlands United Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, FL Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, Jonah 3:10-4:11, Matthew 20:1-16 I began the weekend on a Zoom Call with the UNF Jewish Student Union, where we wished each other “Shana Tova!” These … Continue reading Sermon: Draw Near to the Lord, for he has heard you Complaining AKA Righteous Dissent

On the return of teachers and students to school in person in Florida: I am so angry at the deadly incompetence and narcissism of our leaders in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Trump, Desantis, Mayor Curry of City of Jacksonville, Florida – Government, and many others, have failed at almost every turn that mattered. Blood … Continue reading Solidarity and Cowardice: On the Return to School for Teachers and Students in Florida

Sermon: The Stories We Don’t Tell Preached at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church June 21, 2020 – Father’s Day, Juneteenth Weekend I began attending South Jacksonville while in college around 2004, and was the youth minister from 2005-2014. Both of my kids were baptized in this church. I figured, if I’m going to cash in 16 … Continue reading Sermon: The Stories We Don’t Tell

Adapted from a non-religious invocation for University of North Florida Student Government Senate meeting, February 8, 2019 Good Afternoon. I’m honored that Student Government has invited the Interfaith Center to re-form our partnership in providing a moment and thought for reflection at the beginning of your Senate meetings. Soon, you’ll see students in this role, … Continue reading Our Magnitude is our Bond