Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints, by Daneen Akers (Watchfire Media: 2019) Reviewed by Kerry Greenhill Daneen Akers has gathered a compelling collection of stories of 36 “people of faith who have worked for love, compassion, and justice in their corners of the world and eras, even when that meant rocking the religious boat” (Preface, p.Continue reading “Book Review: Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints”
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Book Review: Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer, by Fran Pratt
Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer, by Fran Pratt (Outpost Press © 2018) Reviewed by Kerry Greenhill Fran Pratt’s Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer is a meaningful addition to any pastor or worship leader’s bookshelf of resources. She brings the passion of a convert to liturgical worship, with energy and fresh, contemporaryContinue reading “Book Review: Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer, by Fran Pratt”
In the beginning…
…and darkness was upon the face of the deep web; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of cyberspace. Sometimes I’m serious. (Okay, a lot of the time.) Sometimes I’m silly, goofy, wry, satirical, cynical, snarky, childlike, delighted, weary, hopeful, and all the rest of those human descriptors. I plan to postContinue reading “In the beginning…”
New blog. Who dis?
Hi! If you’re here, you probably know me already, at least from online connections. But for those who are new, I am the Rev. Kerry Greenhill, an ordained United Methodist deacon living in Hampton, Virginia. I love words, Jesus, tea, dark chocolate, trees, my children, my husband, reading, singing, TV costume dramas, cats, getting crafty,Continue reading “New blog. Who dis?”
Book Review: God and Hamilton
God and Hamilton: Spiritual Themes from the Life of Alexander Hamilton & the Broadway Musical He Inspired By Kevin Cloud Reviewed by Kerry Greenhill In God and Hamilton, Kevin Cloud has written a thoughtful exploration of twelve spiritual themes found in Alexander Hamilton’s life and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s phenomenal Broadway musical. Beginning with an enthusiastic appreciationContinue reading “Book Review: God and Hamilton”
Home & Change: When You Can’t Go Home Again
Image by Dale Fredrickson by Rev. Kerry Greenhill Preached November 13, 2016, at Lakewood UMC, Lakewood, Colorado Mark 6:1-6a New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded.Continue reading “Home & Change: When You Can’t Go Home Again”
Book Review: Lessons in Belonging
Lessons in Belonging from a Church-Going Commitment Phobe, by Erin S. Lane I am less than halfway through this book, and in the midst of a busy Advent season at church with all the typical preparations for Christmas of a family with a young child. I want very much to sit down and spend aContinue reading “Book Review: Lessons in Belonging”
This Day in History
70 years ago today, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. 50 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. Each day, we get to choose which values we will live out: Violence – or nonviolence? Destruction – or democracy? Death – or life? My friends,Continue reading “This Day in History”
Book Review: Pray Like a Gourmet
Pray Like a Gourmet: Creative Ways to Feed Your Soul, by David BrazzealReviewed by Kerry Greenhill I am a prayer book junkie. I love books on prayer and spirituality – I love buying them, love reading them, and sometimes I even put them into practice. Sometimes. So while I liked the premise of Pray LikeContinue reading “Book Review: Pray Like a Gourmet”
When You Stop Walking on Water
For those stepping out of parish ministry The rhythms are differentthis side of the pulpit. Like walking ashoreafter hoursor weeks on rocking waves,your sea legs may persist awhile,unsteadying your gaitand haunting your dreamswith the sensation of motionin the midst of unmoving crowds. You will look up at the night skyand forget you do not haveContinue reading “When You Stop Walking on Water”
Holy Wholeness 