Turns out jobs and cars were a little more complicated than I first believed. Lawns? Forget it. Lawns have always been way beyond my control. | more »
If we do not forgive and let go of our anger and grievances, they continues to hurt us.
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We tread here as one at the border of the thing itself, transfixed: One seeking
but a moment within the deeper mystery.
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The church is called to talk to anyone who is seeking to know and understand God’s love. That call is to all of us. | more »
Occasionally, glancing up from my computer at the train window, I would think we were going forward when in fact the neighboring train was the only one moving. | more »
This is no time to run and hide. It isn’t time to be caught asleep or medicating ourselves with escapist self-indulgence. | more »
Yesterday with members of my congregation’s outreach committee I attended two churches for worship to experience how these congregations welcome visitors and newcomers. | more »
Consider making two moves. The first is attentiveness. The second move is courage, fearlessness, a refusal to accept what is presented to you as the only thing possible. | more »
When things were difficult, my mother would say, "Son, remember that God is always with you; learn to trust him and trust him even more when you are faced with ugliness." | more »
It is not important that we get the world to come to the church. Our calling is to bring the thirsty and the water of life together. | more »
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