Secular news outlets like CNN do a terrible job of covering religion. They really don't get religion at all. The accurate headline would read: "as the administration continues to integrate religion, particularly christian nationalism, info official business."

Friday Note: April 17, 2026 Embodying the peace we long to see in the world is the difficult work of Practicing Resurrection.

On Practicing Resurrection and the Peace Embodied in the Pope

Pete Hegseth is now opening with Quentin Tarantino Where a hitman reciting a prayer before he kills an unarmed man in "righteous" vengeance will influence the war in Iran.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted a violent and fictional Bible passage nearly word-for-word from Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction in his Wednesday night worship service at the Pentagon.

‘Cesar 25:17 which I think is supposed to represent Ezekiel 25:17’ 🧐

TRUMP, throwing insults at Pope Leo:
“weak on crime”
“terrible for foreign policy”
“catering to the Radical Left”
“owes his position to me”
“sit down and mind your own business”

POPE LEO, unbothered:
“We are called to love.”

NoKings in Austin Tx.

Here at NoKings in ATX and saw this sign

No Kings. Find your event for this Saturday, March 28th.
www.nokings.org
#NoKings

Two of my favorites! Among the most important voices to listen to - especially in the living of these days.

Friday Note: March 19, 2026 May we demand justice no matter an abuser’s political party or religious affiliation. May we be found in the company of all those seeking to do no more harm.

Committed to doing no more harm

The President of the United States said I insulted Jesus.

You want to know what insults Jesus?

Kicking the sick off their healthcare.
Bombing schoolchildren in Iran.
Deporting moms and babies.
Covering up the Epstein files.

🥰 he preached in the same pulpit you did at University UMC Austin

Can Pete Hegseth be court-martialed for the murder of 175 Iranian school girls?

Maybe men shouldn’t be allowed to be presidents or pilots. Too emotional and all. 🙄

Thank you! The congregation I serve loves you and so do I. This morning I referred to your interview with Kate Bowler - how we’re hungry - not for what we’re not getting but for what we’re not giving. 💕

“If Kamala wins, only death and destruction await because she is the candidate of endless wars. I am the candidate of peace. I am peace.” - Trump, 11/1/24

“I’m not going to start a war, I’m going to stop wars.” - Trump, 11/5/24

Here is my opening statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today.

Friday Note: Feb 13, 2026 The impact of a gentle, non-demanding presence - Walking the way of Embodied Peace

The transforming impact of a gentle, non-demanding presence

Friday Note: January 30, 2026 “Non-violence is how we keep from becoming what we protest.” - Eric Ward

I’ve always wanted to have a neighbor just like you.

Enraged. And he is one of many.

Friday Note: January 23, 2026 Two things can be true at once - the troubling and the joyful. May we choose generosity - to others and ourselves.

Winter weather and caring for ourselves and others.

Hi Monika! I’m so proud to know you. You are brilliant! Congratulations. And so glad to find you here. 🙏🏽💕

"Imagine offering up gold - not for a tyrant's ballroom but to help families in peril flee to safety." Too much for a Sunday sermon? I blame it on the magi in Matthew's Gospel.

Gov. Pritzker: “Earlier today in the Oval Office, Donald Trump…asked for me personally to say, ‘Mr. President, can you do us the honor of protecting our city?’ Instead, I say, ‘Mr. President, do not come to Chicago. You are neither wanted here nor needed here.’”

Friday Note And I know it's not Friday, but Gibson died

Joy and sorrow living in my heart this day. Celebrating Gibson and their voice.

Grieving and celebrating this most amazing voice. Read some Andrea Gibson this evening. They are among my favorite poets. #AllTimeIsQualityTime