Lent
Reflections on the Lenten Journey
Our home was lost
In both Ezekiel 47 and John 5, water plays a central role. Our faith joourney must find a way to reconnect us to the water of life around us.
The New Heavens And The New Earth
God is ever-working in our world to bring about the new heaven and earth. To what degree do we trust and recognize it?
Welcomed Back Home With Wide Open Arms
Jesus' message of welcome was specifically directed at those who did not feel welcomed. God would even run to meet them.
That Don’t Impress Me Much
God tells us clearly in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures that humility and heart-level change are what God wants from us.
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
Our scriptural tradition speaks often about the natural world. waking up to our deep connection to it is part of our faith journey.
Do Each Thing As If It Were Worship
In today's world, there is much that can raise our anxiety levels. Doing the work that is ours - in community - can be an antidote to that.
Statutes And Decrees
Both Moses and Jesus offered the people statutes and decrees so that they may live. To what degree do we consider these in our lives?
Willingly Moving Into Unknown territory
Mary's "yes" to God is an important example for us to take up the invitations that are happening in our own lives.
Insiders and Outsiders
Jesus' listeners get outraged when they hear Jesus suggest that 'outsiders' have more faith and are closer to God's kin-dom that the supposed insiders.
Practices For The Journey Of Return
Last weekend, my wife Lynne and I were doing a bit of travel to Vermont and New Hampshire. It was a great trip and we were able to have some great quality time with family members while we were there. But we were in the car about 5.5 hours each day, however, and I sometimes find myself a little stressed by the act of traveling. You need to check directions, drive a bit defensively, pack and unpack, etc. For me…
I Love You This Much
The story of the Prodigal Son offers us many vantage points for spiritual reflection during the season of Lent.
The Stone That Was Rejected May Not Be What You Think
Many of the traditional interpretations of Jesus' parables have problematic elements that require fresh, new eyes and ears.