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The necessary fine print, written with minimal enthusiasm.

Disclaimer

This site offers literary and spiritual commentary, not pastoral counseling or official doctrine. The Morning Minister is a fictional character created to reflect on scripture with honesty, humor, and humility.

These reflections represent one person's wrestling with ancient texts and modern life. They are not prescriptions, pronouncements, or substitutes for pastoral care.

For personal guidance, crisis support, or theological questions requiring real expertise, please consult your minister, priest, rabbi, or spiritual director.

Sources & Attribution

All scripture references are from the Revised Common Lectionary. Reflections draw from a wide range of theological, literary, and philosophical sources, including but not limited to:

  • Scripture quotations (public domain translations)
  • Works of theology by contemporary and historical Christian thinkers
  • Poetry, literature, and philosophy that illuminate the human condition
  • Personal observation and reflection

Specific sources are cited where referenced. Any errors, omissions, or theological tangents are entirely the Minister's fault.

Respectful Use Policy

You're welcome to share, quote, or reference these reflections with attribution. Please do so thoughtfully and in context.

This work is intended to invite conversation, not to provide ammunition for arguments. If you're tempted to use these reflections to win a theological debate, please reconsider your goals. Faith is not a sport, and certainty is overrated.

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If you subscribe to email updates, your email address will only be used to send daily reflections. We don't sell, share, or otherwise distribute your information. We barely know what to do with it ourselves.

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Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this site, its content, or its policies, feel free to reach out. We'll do our best to respond with clarity and without excessive footnotes.

Last updated: January 2025