by Brian Ellison | Jun 26, 2014 | 221st GA (2014)
Address to the Commissioners’ Convocation Dinner ~ 221st General Assembly (2014) June 13, 2014 The Rev. Dr. Randy Bush When I was in junior high, I took a photography course. This was a while ago, before digital cameras and Photoshop. This was in the days of...
by Brian Ellison | Mar 25, 2013 | Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Civil Unions, Sermon
A Sermon by Randall K. Bush on I Samuel 1:4-20 East Liberty Presbyterian Church ~ Pittsburgh, PA November 18, 2012 Beginning the week after Thanksgiving, I have the privilege of teaching a course at Pittsburgh Seminary on pastoral care. I will remind future pastors...
by Brian Ellison | Jul 15, 2012 | 220th GA (2012), Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush Micah 6:6-8 July 1, 2012 (General Assembly Sunday) Sparks of insight are always triggered by something. Something precedes every flash of inspiration. For example, a group in our church watched the documentary “Race: The Power...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 1, 2012 | Theology
Reflections by Randy Bush East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA A prerequisite for theological conversations about relationships (same gender, different gender) is having a clear understanding about the way we talk about the emotions associated with...
by Brian Ellison | May 25, 2012 | 220th GA (2012)
As always, the Covenant Network will have a robust presence when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets in General Assembly in Pittsburgh this summer. If you will be present at the 220th General Assembly (2012), please join us for these events; tickets are available...
by Brian Ellison | Feb 29, 2012 | Theology
Science fiction writer William Gibson is credited with making the following comment: “The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.” I find this to be a fascinating remark, which can be read as a strong word of hope for all people of faith....
by Brian Ellison | Mar 12, 2010 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A sermon by Dr. Randy Bush My son has recently gotten into card tricks, so I’ll begin with a simple card trick. (Pull out four cards – all Aces.) My deck is small, but I bet I can guess what card you’re holding; not the suit, perhaps, but I’m 100% sure I can guess...
by Brian Ellison | Mar 5, 2010 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A sermon by Dr. Randy Bush Here is a simple recipe for how to misuse the bible. It has five ingredients. First, find a word or phrase that interests you and pull it out of the context in which it was written. Second, insist that the English translation means exactly...