As a parent, I fight a losing battle with sugar. But sugar isn’t evil. It is a powerful gift. We can learn and re-learn on each fresh new day how to choose God’s abundant life, that finicky recipe of restraint and indulgence, recognizing our agency in choosing to not have something that we can have, and giving thanks for the sweet gifts received along the way. Continue reading
It is a joy to know that God hears our prayers. It is a joy to learn that sometimes other people also hear our prayers and are moved by them. And who knows – maybe our public display of faithful gratitude may be a positive help in someone else’s prayer journey. Continue reading
I hope that you see this one day of Thanksgiving as an inspiration to give thanks year-round; use today as a starting point to give generously in the future. Continue reading
This week’s post is a set of intercessions on coming to God’s table. Continue reading
For many, Advent is a time of abundance when we purchase special items. However, an ever-increasing number of people are not blessed with enough, let alone an abundance. This Christmas, sharing our abundance with others is a way to delight in the abundant life promised by the Christ whose birth we prepare to celebrate. Continue reading
I do a lot of my own food prep, avoiding commercially packaged foods as much as possible. Yes, it takes a bit more time, and a bit more effort, but it’s worth it. It’s worth it for me for many reasons, not least of which is as a spiritual exercise. Continue reading
One of the many gifts that is regularly shared in the parish I serve is the ministry of hospitality. We’re a welcoming group. And we don’t just look after the stranger, we also look after our own. Continue reading
The student grinned at me and said “They thought this was foolish, giving away free coffee. But it changes the atmosphere of the whole college…” Continue reading
To be fair, I’m not a huge fan of this task at the best of times. But it always needs to be done. I try to be intentional about what I purchase, and where. I’m one of those folks that you see in the aisles, reading every label. I’m one of those folks who prefers to shop in the smaller, local store, rather than just stock up when I’m in the city. Continue reading
Living my faith out 24/7 isn’t always easy – but being a Christian isn’t meant to be easy. So I challenge myself to consider what I do as an opportunity to see the living Christ active in my life Continue reading
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