“When Jesus left the field, he entered their meeting place. There was a man there with a crippled hand. They said to Jesus, “Is it legal to heal on the Sabbath?” They were baiting him. Matthew 12:9-10 Leaning in is dangerous. Especially when it pertains to worldviews and theology. It can lead to becoming enlightened […]
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The Practice of Lament Offers the Gift of Asking “How”
God is used to hearing our “Hows” and “Whys.” Living this side of Heaven leaves us in moments reeling with confusion, anger, and disappointment. We simply do not have the whole view. Resurrecting the practice of Lament gives us language to express our sorrow and sit in the uncomfortable place that cannot be resolved quickly […]
Staying the Course to Pursue Racial Righteousness
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 The journey to new things is often uncomfortable. Certainly anyone familiar with the laboring process recognizes the intense pain that arises prior to the birth. Sometimes […]
Why Adjusting Right Now Feels Like Straining Forward
The world feels shaky for some of us right now. We have encountered something in the sphere of our earthly residence that is unprecedented. And knowing how to approach it feels confusing and frightening. In March, questions emerged: How long will this last? How do I protect myself and others? What does the future look […]
Embracing the Breadth of the Church: What We Can Learn From Each Other
“Are we doing ourselves a disservice when we raise our kids in a “church bubble?,” asks Traci Rhoades in her new book All Who Wander (spiritually) are Not Lost. She throws out an interesting question. Certainly, we don’t want our children to become “church consumers” where multiple congregations repeatedly become one stop shops to meet […]
When God’s Mercies Appear In a Mother’s Day Gift
Beauty radiates from this basket. And I’m not just referring to the goodies. My nineteen year old daughter bought these gifts for me. With her own money. I told her that dad could have paid for them when they went shopping. But she resisted, stating that she specifically wanted them to be from her. Her […]
