Sermon: The Unquiet Forest

This sermon was for the July 19th, 2020, service for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick.  Text below. I can always tell when a writer doesn’t actually spend much time outside.  I’ve read so many stories where the forest is described as quiet.  Even in the middle of winter, quiet is not a thing that…

Boot Camp Tools for Tough Times

A little over 20 years ago, I joined the Marine Corps. Yeah, most people make that face when they find out.  I know it does not seem terribly likely.  It is, however, 100% true. What can I say?  At age 18, I desperately needed the structure and discipline of the military.  To be utterly frank,…