Several years ago, when I was serving as the chaplain at Ogden Regional Medical Center in Utah, I noticed an elderly gentleman walk past my office carrying a pink toiletry bag one day. He wasn’t moving very quickly. His
Do you remember the first time you learned about death? For me, it was when my mom rescued a baby bird that fell out of a tree and brought it home in a shoebox. My three-year-old self had visions
From time to time, Christians have interactions with each other that amount to theological disagreements. Many of these encounters focus on something that Jesus doesn’t want us to do: sin. Well, if we all know Jesus doesn’t want us
In the course of history there have been a whole lot of intense exchanges that have shaken the foundation of human relationships in our nations, our states, our cities, and even individual friend and family circles. The political climate
I have not been shy about admitting to some of my guilty pleasures. I openly discuss my love for Broadway musicals, the Muppets (including Sesame Street), and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. I enjoy video games and toys. I even have
It’s not a surprise to anyone that the Church is changing. Some say the Church is dying, but I prefer to be a little more positive than that. If we’re honest with ourselves, then we’ll acknowledge that the Church
There is a lot of talk these days about the importance of mental health. In years past, mental health was not openly talked about. People were the target of bullying and even imprisonment if they showed signs of mental
I am not an Episcopalian by birth, but when I found the Episcopal Church, I knew it was for me. Having been raised in a liturgical church, the liturgy was meaningful to me. The sacraments are important. The cycle
(This is the Aloha Friday with Fr. Tim for July 14. If you’re looking for the Aloha Friday from July 7, which was published a week late due to Fr. Tim’s computer malfunctioning, please click here.) I remember
(This reflection was supposed to be published on July 7. It was originally written a week ago, but Fr. Tim’s computer malfunctioned. His data, including this reflection, was successfully recovered. For this week’s Aloha Friday with Fr. Tim, please click