UCC StillSpeaking Writers’ Group

Daily Devotionals

Since late 2021, I have had the honor of being a regular contributor to the United Church of Christ’s StillSpeaking Writers’ Group. This collection of writers creates content for the emailed Daily Devotionals, as well as pieces for seasonal devotional booklets for Advent, Lent, and other occasions. Booklets can be ordered through The Pilgrim Press, and Daily Devotionals can be found here.

All of My Daily Devotional Submissions (Theoretically updated as they are published, but not listed chronologically for some reason.)

Some of My Favorites:

“Your Body is Not a Burden” (June 7, 2024)

"Yes, You Do" (January 11, 2024)

"Never Really Nothing" (December 27, 2023 + Advent Booklet 2022)

"Cry Out Like the Wilderness is Listening" (December 10, 2023 + Advent Booklet 2022)

"In the Valley of Former Things" (September 18, 2023)

"Accidental Cannibals" (September 24, 2021)

"Tomorrow's Worries Today" (October 24, 2021)

"Thy Kin-Dom Come" (November 21, 2021)

Special Publications

“God is Still Speaking: 365 Daily Devotionals” (Second Edition, 2024)

“Do This: Communion For Just And Courageous Living” (J. Mary Luti, Editor)

“Hard and Holy: Devotions for Parenting”

Interviews: Coaching For Interims

I was invited to chat with Rev. Dr. Jim Latimer for his “Wisdom From the Field” collection, a part of his larger Coaching for Interims project. Rev. Dr. Latimer has developed an incredible resource for both transitional pastors and church leaders, and I encourage you to explore his work. Click the links below to have a listen or read the transcripts.

"Why I'm Drawn to Serving as a Designated Term Pastor"

"My 4 or 5 Key Questions to Help Congregations Discern Their Future"

Just For Fun

The necessity of moving our worship services online during early COVID called for creativity, and kindled some outright silliness. I decided to make good use of my LEGO collection, and created a few LEGO scripture stories. I also made these available for other churches to use in their worship. Sadly, I was passed over for an animated short film Academy Award, yet the joy of producing these videos was reward enough.