I often say being a successful minister means being one-part Gandhi and one-part Rocky Balboa, remaining compassionate and nonviolent and still be standing at the end of the day. This … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts October 2017
Several have been curious about my experience at the Unitarian Universalist Association’s annual General Assembly in New Orleans a few weeks ago. I’ve not said much about it because I’m … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts August 2017
I’m passionate about logic! Love it! I realize, for some, this seems like an oxymoron because logic is supposed to be void of emotion, especially emotions as intense as passion … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts-July 2017
June is the final month of our Church year, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support, generosity, and hard work in helping us … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts-June 2017
I’ve been a proponent of critical thinking ever since I first studied logic in college 30 years ago. Since then, I’ve often said, “We could solve most the world’s problems … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts-May 2017
Quick as lightning, the long-armed monkey snatched the keys from my hand, yanking them into its cage. It immediately began biting into my new keyring with its sharp teeth, then … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts-April 2017
Grace, Wisdom, Strength, and Healing. That’s the simple prayer I say to myself each time I’m about to press a load of heavy weight off my chest. I ask for grace just … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts – March 2017
There is a difference between being direct and being rude, although they often get confused. Statements like, “I disagree,” “I don’t understand where you’re coming from,” “I think you’re wrong,” … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts – February 2017
Dear friends, I know you must feel as devastated by the unexpected and incomprehensible result of last night’s Presidential election as I do. I feel shock, anger, fear, and so … Continue reading This Sunday: Service Change
I love the winter. I love its overcast skies. I love the bite of its crisp air pinching my exposed cheeks like a doting aunt. I love red noses, Long … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts November 2016
