I believe that God, present in this world, informs many human beings in diverse ways. I do not hold on to notions that God only speaks through the Christian voice. I give thanks for the myriad operating systems and spheres in which people operate, that gives life to the reality that the divine is present and active in this world which we inhabit. Continue reading
In the church, as in society, we have a number of traditions, canons, practices, that may seem confusing. Yet, they all have a reason, they all serve a purpose, they all have a history. Continue reading
Somehow, there is joy. But there is also trauma here. We see it on the streets every day… in order for trauma to be understood, it must be passed through. Continue reading
I sat challenged by Paul’s words and began to wonder how much I am limiting God in my own life and ministry. I realized that my prayers were focused primarily on the tangible things. Continue reading
Biblical sleep is the laying down of our whole selves—body, mind, and spirit—in the presence of God, trusting that God will guard and keep us. Continue reading
A Bible Study conversation becomes an invitation: Trust God and Trust in Each Other – in meetings, in church, in the world. Continue reading
I believe we are called to live and respond as spiritual people in this world, and for me that means living my life according to the baptismal promises. This at times requires me to respond as a mirror, and reflect the faith of the church community back to the world. Other times this requires me to respond as a window, so that others can see through me, the presence of Jesus. Continue reading
When did we give up on the idea that Christianity has something to offer to the society we live in? Do we believe the good news has anything to offer to the overstressed, the unjustly oppressed, the fragile marriage, the scared student? If we truly believed it, wouldn’t we share it? Continue reading
We live out forgiveness: expressing it to others, as much as we live in forgiveness, receiving it from our Lord. We simply cannot live in the Kingdom of God without it. Continue reading
The scriptures are alive and amazing and relevant; the Gospel is a story that we all should be coming to with that untiring eagerness of a 5-year old; begging: “Tell Me a Story!” Continue reading
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