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Geometrical communication

Prayer has geometry, as do our communications with one another. Mapping the geometry of our words—to God and to one another—is one way in which we can bring focus and awareness to the beauty that’s possible in how we relate. Continue reading

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“May the words of my mouth…”

How does ‘luck’ coincide with our understanding of God as Lord of heaven and earth? Is the appeal to something as ‘Lucky’ actually a dethronement of God as Lord over all of creation? Continue reading

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The short short story

Could you convey a life experience, or a biblical message, in an extremely short story? Every word counts! Continue reading

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A Moment in Time

I find myself wondering about our desire to cling to everything from ideas to interpretations, language to liturgy, style to song. The Church is no stranger to moments in time. Continue reading

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The Wrong Reading

How can we say “I read the wrong reading!” if we believe that God always gives us the words we need to hear? Continue reading

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The Power of Words

“Your words set up a chain of events beyond your control and which you would never know. One word can destroy beliefs, harden hearts, or cultivate hatred, but they can also demonstrate faith, display forgiveness, and at the end nurture love.The power of life and death lies in a single word. And we, the image of God, have this great power in one word.” How are your words affecting the children in your church? Continue reading

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What are the children hearing?

What do the children in our churches need to hear and hear often? What should we be saying to them over and over? What words would encourage and affirm them as precious children of God? Continue reading

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The Power of Words

Last year I attended a presentation by a poet who made a very simple statement: “Every word matters.” I challenge us to be aware of the power of our own words, of how our choice of words will reflect who and whose we are, and reflect how we present ourselves, our communities, our faith. Continue reading

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