Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fasting, self-denial, and repentance as the 40 days of Lent begin. Nothing could be more foreign to Americans than the idea of repentance, unless, of course...Read More
Today is Ash Wednesday. According to church tradition, this is a fast day. We don’t fast much these days, but it still is a good Christian practice. In a day of oversaturation, overeating, and o...Read More
Lent begins tomorrow. Many religious traditions challenge us to “give up” something for Lent. That means some of us will eat all the chocolate in the house today or drink all the soda. If ...Read More
Sunday, during the Gospel concert at Virginia-Highland Church, I couldn’t help but recall that it was for one of these July concerts in 2016 that Bill was last in the church. He was weak, but pe...Read More
Bill used to say that exercise made him feel better. He was very devoted to it, going to the gym even through chemotherapy. Calling to cancel his gym membership was a clear sign that the end was near ...Read More
Today’s “Liberating Word” was written by Dr. Dave Fry, a friend and colleague of Rev. Michael Piazza. Dave is the senior and founding pastor of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in D...Read More
Last Sunday was, of course, the first Sunday of Lent. At Virginia-Highland Church, we change our worship service with every liturgical season, and that means covering dozens of details. As I arrived a...Read More
Perhaps you thought I’d given up political ranting this week … well, you are almost right. I’ve almost despaired that it is doing any good. That is the terrifying thing. The chaos an...Read More
