It stopped me in my tracks. Scanning through my social media landscape, I encountered a post that drew my attention. Though it alluded to a familiar story, it challenged me to re-examine the lens through which I read it. Looking for a loophole, he asked, “And just how would you define ‘neighbor’?” 30-32 Jesus answered by […]
A Prayer for Breath
Breathe on me, Breath of God,fill me with life anew,that I may love the way you love,and do what you would do. -Edwin Hatch Pneuma (Spirit), may your breath…. Revive me when my complacency keeps me from moving out of my comfort zone to make your life giving presence known Resuscitate me when I feel […]
What Is Your Image of God?
God uses us to feed each other. Sometimes bodies. Sometimes souls. I savor Lauren Winner’s words, in her book Wearing God, Her observations and exegesis offer up an abundance of new understanding of God’s character. This image, in particular, lingers: “When I think about the hard work of labor, I realize that my unreflective assumption […]
The Powerful Paradox of the Church
The plan appears preposterous. Leaving your Kingdom in the hands of an eclectic group of people who are still learning about it’s implications themselves. And to choose a colorful cast of characters to begin it? What was he thinking? Jesus was familiar with the quirks and flaws of those twelve. He heard their disagreements about […]
Recognizing the Opportunities We Have to Bless Each Other
We belong to each other. Currently, in this surreal season of change, I am working as a Door Dash driver. God has repurposed me numerous times. Not surprisingly, I am led down a path that I never expected. And I am always blessed in ways I never expected. Originally, it seemed as if I was […]
When God Speaks in the Sound of Silence
A few weeks ago, my 38 year old neighbor died unexpectedly. I didn’t know him well, but we have literally crossed paths. However, even in those seemingly insignificant encounters, his life impacted mine. While I didn’t know much about the intimate parts of his story, I was privy to some public ones. From my back […]
