Posts from 2025
Looking For Jesus
The early followers of Jesus often found themselves at odds with political and religious authority. We are called to do likelwise.
A Bold Life In The Spirit
A post-resurrection faith suggests a new boldness and willingness to be led by the Spirit wherever it takes us.
Don’t Be Afraid, I’ll Meet You On The Way
I remember being out in Portland, OR, visiting my brother and his family a few years back. I had gone for a run and came upon an incredibly gorgeous display of roses in a place called Peninsula Park (not too far from their house). It was stunning. So stunning, in fact, that I needed to go back the next day just to try to take it all in. I liken Easter Monday to be pretty similar. The reality of what…
Rise And Heal The Earth’s Despair
On Easter Sunday, we embrace the possibility of new beginnings and new life as we move in the world to carry on God's work.
This God Will Not Be Rushed
On Holy Saturday we sit with all the situations in our lives that bring disorientation and discouragement. And we wait.
Becoming Freer Than Our Circumstances Allow
On Good Friday we connect with all of the pain and brokenness of the world as we seek to bring healing to all that remains unhealed.
Get Close, Make Space And Serve With Love
On Holy Thursday, Jesus 'flipped the script' on power and status and washed the feet of his disciples - inviting us to do the same.
If You Knew Better, You’d Do Better
The figure of Judas has been much maligned. Yet he offers us much to reflect on in the spiritual life and the world.
Toiling In Vain
Our readings today highlight the fact that people let us down and disappoint us. We are called to love anyway.
The Only Appropriate Response Is Generosity
Jesus tells his disciples that the poor will always be with them. How do we understand what this might mean for us today.
Prepared To Walk The Road Ahead Of Him
In our reading today, Jesus is hailed as a "king" by the crowds. but he is not the kind of king that everyone was expecting.
Never Again Shall They Be Divided
Ezekiel articulated a dream of a safe and secure world for Israel. May we work for a safe, secure world for everyone.