This Christmas, I pray that we all delight in some unexpected gift that comes from our own relationships: with God, with our families, with our communities. May we be inspired by these gifts to be an unexpected gift to someone else. Continue reading
I was flabbergasted under the morning light spilling through the stain-glassed windows. Could I teach with a baby in my arms? Continue reading
Milestones, be they in weeks or months or years, are important. They speak of relationship. Continue reading
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
The Baptism of the Lord reveals to us the narrative of the beginning of the call of Jesus, and the triune presence and also reveals what baptism is for us. Continue reading
Our ministry is challenged to be one of “I” – not in the sense of being selfish and egotistical, but a ministry of personal connections; of intentional accountability, of a desire to fully put ourselves into what we are saying and doing as an expression of faith. Continue reading
The bible often tells us to fear God. In biblical context, fear is defined as: “Regard (God) with reverence and awe.” It is a deep respect that God wants, not anxiety. Continue reading
We need to be careful, and intentional, in how we interact with folks. The big things we do will be remembered – but so will the little things. Ideally, our actions – no matter how little or how big – will bring a smile to their face – truly a little thing that means a lot. Continue reading
There is a term I hear regularly among college chaplains called “loitering with intent.” With so many students and so little time, it is a practice which most of us find remarkably difficult but undoubtedly necessary. Intentional hanging around, it seems, is the best formula for building relationships. Continue reading
God grants us a great trust and authority when we are called. It’s quite unbelievable to me. How do we receive this trust? Do we cower away from it? Do we bury our authority under the guise of good manners and respect? How do we claim this authority that God has granted to us? Continue reading
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