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I was proud of our Helena St. Paul’s United Methodist Church when we became a Reconciling Congregation some years ago. That means we declared that we welcomed LGBTQI+ people into full participation in our congregation, despite the excluding and judgmental … Continue reading →

In one sense, I am glad our father, Rev. George Harper, is no longer alive to see what is happening to the United Methodist denomination that he loved and served. I am sorry that my wife Pat and others like … Continue reading →

Pat and I decided to keep our blood pressure down last night by not listening to the State of the Union address. During the night, I had a ridiculous dream. It seems almost blasphemous to talk about ordinary dreams when … Continue reading →

Here are my own biased, unsubstantiated, perhaps unsubstantiatable views on what put Jon Tester over the top in his race against Donald Trump and his Mini-Me. However, as many as 50.1% of those of you who voted in the race … Continue reading →

As of today, about 40% of the nation approves President Trump’s performance. I saw two women on TV at a Trump rally say, “There’s God, then there’s Jesus, then there’s Trump.” Many of the other 60% are inclined to see … Continue reading →

I am a man who can admit my many biases. I freely confess they have caused me to criticize our President frequently, especially my bias against policies that are immoral. (What? His policy is to take children away from their … Continue reading →

I am hopeful for our nation for the first time in a very long time. Pat and I were among many hundreds who just attended a March for Our Lives rally organized by young students in Helena. It was one … Continue reading →

I was rummaging through some old boxes yesterday and ran across a page of sayings and stories jotted down for future use by our father, the late Rev. George Harper. Like every good comedian-theologian, I’m sure he used each in … Continue reading →

If you had to name 2017, what would you call it? I could call this the year the giants died. Mignon Waterman, Bob Ream, Dorothy Eck, Sue Bartlett, Laurie Skillman. Some of the finest human beings and role models in … Continue reading →

Our Montana Logging and Ballet Company performed years ago at the 6000-member St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. I remember it because three of us stayed over until Sunday to hear Rev. Kent Millard, one of the great preachers … Continue reading →