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Hull, Massachusetts
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More than 250 years ago, Daniel Shute taught that government exists for the public good.
On Election Day, his words remind us that democracy is about more than winning elections. It is about how we live together afterward.
#ElectionDay2026
Christianity has never belonged to one political party. As mainline Protestants find their public voice again, the question isn't who gains power, but how that power serves our neighbors.
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In 1776, the Rev. Samuel West spoke of the importance of just and equal laws.
Nearly 250 years later, his words still challenge us to consider justice, the common good, and our responsibilities to one another.
#ElectionSermon #ElectionDay
In 1776, Samuel West preached about justice, equality, and the common good. Nearly 250 years later, those questions remain.
Today I revisit the Election Sermon tradition.
What do we owe one another?
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#ElectionDay #election2026
The veil grows thin, and we remember those who came before us. My All Saints sermon explores grief, memory, the Beatitudes, and the love we carry forward.
What does love require of us now?
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#AllSaintsDay #Election2026
In 1780, the Rev. Simeon Howard reminded Massachusetts that public office is a trust, not a personal possession. Nearly 250 years later, the lesson remains: government exists to serve the people, not those who hold power.
#Election2026
In 1776, just weeks before the Declaration of Independence, the Rev. Samuel West offered these words to the Massachusetts legislature.
Nearly 250 years later, they still challenge us to consider the difference between legitimate authority and the abuse of power.
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The church must be political, but not partisan. Praying for a president is not an endorsement. Yet religious leaders must guard against their prayers becoming campaign imagery.
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#ReligionAndPolitics
In 1780, Rev. Simeon Howard reminded Massachusetts lawmakers that public office is a trust, not a possession. Nearly 250 years later, his words still challenge us. First in a series of historic Election Sermons.
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The Hunter's Moon reminds us that darkness is not always something to conquer. Sometimes it is a season to prepare for, and travel through together.
My latest essay explores the moon, Samhain, and the wisdom of autumn.
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#HuntersMoon #Samhain
Jesus didn't put an asterisk beside "love your neighbor." Compassion isn't agreement or silence in the face of injustice. It's how we live our faith.
My Reformation Sunday sermon, "The Compassionate Life."
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A chaplain doesn't need to agree with your politics to defend your dignity.
Nonpartisanship isn't moral indifference.
My latest essay explores why defending another person's freedom is an act of faith.
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Every human bears the image of God. This dignity cannot be suspended when conversations get tough. Time to choose kindness over cruelty. #FaithTalk #HumanDignity #ChooseKindness #FaithInAction #Values
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Christianity does not belong to one political party. Politicians questioning the Rev. Adam Hamilton's faith reveal how easily religion becomes a political weapon. Religious liberty must protect theological differences, not enforce political conformity.
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Faith isn't just something we believe. It's something we live and, when necessary, speak aloud. In a divided world, even small acts of compassion and courage can carry hope.
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#FaithInAction #Hope
What if grief isn't something we need to fix?
We've become better at talking about mental health, but not necessarily better at making room for grief.
My latest essay in DC Journal:
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America Has a Grief Problem We Keep Calling a Mental Health Problem "We need the therapist’s office and the kitchen table. They do different things."
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Not every experience of grief is a mental health crisis. Sometimes people don't need to be fixed. They need to be heard.
My latest essay in DC Journal:
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Grief is about more than death. It's about love, loss, and life's many changes. The Sacred Art of Grief offers a free monthly newsletter with thoughtful reflections and gentle encouragement. You're invited to subscribe.
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Three children went to school in Oregon today and will never come home. We can pray for their families, but prayer cannot become an excuse for inaction. If we believe every child bears the image of God, protecting their lives must be more than a slogan.
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