The Jacuzzi Jesus
Imagine if you heard a praise hymn with these lyrics: Jesus, you are my Lord and my King of Kings Jesus, you are my Life; hope and joy you bring Jesus, yours is the love [...]
Revisiting Religious Liberty
Recent headline in our local paper, The Statesman-Journal, "Attorney General Pam Bondi Vows to Preserve Religious Freedom.” According to the article, Bondi claims that religious liberty in the nation has come under attack. Donald Trump’s [...]
Re-Imagine the World – A Lesson from the Parables
One of the things that I am passionate about is Bible study. I love the discovery of meaning and intention that scripture provides for us. As a pastor, I have always felt strongly that Bible [...]
Bad Theology
I have spent many years working with children in the church. I was encouraged to teach religion, the dogma of the particular faith I was working in. I was ordained an American Baptist but [...]
Letter to Mr. Trump
If you could write a letter to #47, (Trump) knowing he would read it, or at least have it read to him, what would you say and how would you say it? The following letter [...]
A Conversation with God and DJ Trump
The Scene: It is January 31, 2025, when Trump has just had a major stroke and has crossed over. He is sitting in the waiting room (purgatory) waiting to be called to go before [...]
Justice: Through the Lens of the Prophet Amos
I must admit I was a little bummed regarding the outcome of the election. I really thought the Universe was finally going to set us on the path of peace (or at least respect [...]
Hey, Let’s Talk About Abortion Rights!
A blog by Rev. Curt McCormack, with editing by Jane McCormack. “There are approximately 5 million pregnancies per year in the United States, with 1 million ending in miscarriage (a loss occurring prior to 20 weeks [...]
The Tree of Conscience
A Lenten Meditation Based on Genesis 2:9, 3:1-13, Matthew 5:21-48 Genesis 2:9, “And out of the ground the Lord God made to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food; [...]
Christian Nationalism and the Antichrist
I wrote a blog on the rise of Christian Nationalism back in November 2022. Christian Nationalism is a right wing, ultra conservative ideology that imagines the United States as a Christian nation run by the [...]