This moment for Jesus is a far cry from the one on the mountain. There, he stood with his two closest friends- Peter and John. There, God’s presence was affirmed in the bright cloud which appeared overhead. There, God’s voice proclaimed publicly, ““This is my Son, the Beloved;[c] with him I am well pleased; listen to […]
Sacred Connections
Recognizing Our Limited Vision in Seeing the Ways God is at Work
My human self longs to see God redeem according to my expectations. But that’s not how it works. And, even in the midst of all the questions, I am thankful. Lauren Winner, in her chapter on God as laboring woman, writes, ” When I think of the hard work of labor , i realize that […]
Once Upon A Time, I Jumped Into a Story
Once upon a time, (30 plus years ago), I made a big spontaneous decision. I am not known for relishing in impromptu, fly by the seat of my pants decisions. My sense of fulfillment usually arrives through a planned itinerary of my days, vacations included. But taking advantage of opportunities to expand our own personal […]
Why I Can Cling to the Promise of Sunrise in the Midst of Darkness
As I awaken before sunrise, I am greeted by darkness. Not even a sliver of light peeks through my curtains. My mind recognizes the moment and the dread of peeling back the covers to expose my body to the sting of the cool air almost consumes me. Knowing I have consecrated my days to God’s […]
Recognizing the Need to Breathe Fresh Air into Others
There is nothing I dread more than calling my health insurance. Years of medical bills which lead to much time and energy invested in clarifying, disputing and preauthorizations took its toll. In fact, I my husband and I joke that my decision to leave my career to stay at home was to resolve insurance snafus. […]
The Sacred Way Christmas Cards Speak to Us
They tell stories. Every December, the stream of Christmas photo cards of friends and family trickle into my mailbox. In this age of digital communication, the paper photos become more than traditional comforts. They provide a liturgical lens through which I see God working. The photos remind me what’s been going on behind the scenes. […]
