Everyday Christianity
If worship is an act of religious devotion in response to God, then the opportunity to worship exists far beyond the walls of our church buildings. The very way we live our lives is worship. How does that inform the choices we make? How do we respond to God’s grace in our daily lives?
The Advent Calendar (week one)
This space for the next few weeks will be a different type of Advent Calendar – a countdown, to be sure. Instead of opening the door to find a little chocolate or toy, each day I’ll examine a treat/jewel of the Anglican Church. Continue reading
Ready to Pounce
The women stood all lined up, waiting. Watching, preparing, like lionesses getting ready to pounce. Positioning themselves strategically, to the best places to get what they wanted. Fingers flexed, smiles broadened, and at the appointed time, those hands rapidly reached out… Continue reading
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
“Music is the shorthand of emotion.”
“Music is well said to be the speech of angels,” according to Thomas Carlyle; how do the angels speak to you? Continue reading
Is ‘unfriending’ un-Christian?
I’ll bet we have all unfriended or been unfriended at some point, and for a variety of reasons; some good, some not so good, some totally bizarre. Are our socmed practices a reflection of our faith, or do we even think about that? Continue reading
“If I were silent, these stones would cry out!”
This week the PWRDF is hosting a meeting including folks from a number of constituencies – staff, volunteers, Board of directors, international partners. Continue reading
Babel
It’s always impressive to see when people are willing to make an effort in order to communicate well. Continue reading
Life in the fishbowl
We all live our lives in a metaphoric fishbowl. It’s not an easy task, but it is part of being Christian. It is showing the world that we want to come to the light, that what we do at all times is a demonstration of our faith. Continue reading
