Thanksgiving and Las Vegas Rev. Yme Woensdregt Originally, I was planning to write this column about the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend and celebration. Then Las Vegas happened. It’s another horrific instance […]

Blessing all of Creation Rev. Yme Woensdregt About eight hundred years ago, a man named Francesco di Bernardone scandalized the church by taking the teachings of Jesus seriously. For him, […]

I Believe … Rev. Yme Woensdregt Christians around the world often talk about what we believe. Some churches say a creed regularly in worship, which usually begins “I believe …” […]

Jis’ Blue, God—A Lament Rev. Yme Woensdregt I came across an amazing poem published some 90 years ago. It’s called “Jis’ Blue, God”, and it was written by African American […]

The Power and Pain of Depression “Where does depression hurt? Everywhere.” “Who does depression hurt? Everyone.” Truer words were never spoken. These television ads point to the desperate struggle that […]

On Statues, Idols and History Rev. Yme Woensdregt I’m going to weigh in on something that has been in the news quite a bit lately. It is very prominent in […]

Love and Community in Action I heard a remarkable story from a friend this week. She, her husband, and her two young sons were visiting in Vancouver several years ago […]

Eclipses, End Times and Growing Violence Rev. Yme Woensdregt   This week, I’m writing about two unrelated things—the upcoming solar eclipse, and the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia. While they may […]

Wishy–Washy, Fluffy, Hippy Love Rev. Yme Woensdregt Last week, I wrote that I have come to believe that the gospel can be summed up very simply: “God is love. Full […]

God is Love. Full Stop Rev. Yme Woensdregt As I grow older and (hopefully!) a little wiser, I become more and more convinced that the gospel can be summarized in […]