Feelings of isolation are causing problems for many during the global pandemic we are living through. For many, what has made this especially painful is the suspension of large, in-person gatherings in churches. Yes, it is true that scripture tells us to gather together. “19 Again I say unto you, That if two of youContinue reading “Rethinking Church”
Category Archives: Spirituality
Be the light
“Travel light, live light, spread light, be the light.” –Yogi Bhajan
In Celebration of the first night of Hanukkah
“Just as Hanukkah candles are lighted one by one from a single flame, so the tale of the miracle is passed from one man to another, from one house to another, and to the whole House of Israel throughout the generations.” – Judah Leon Magnes
A thought for the first Sunday of Advent
“Advent is a season of wise women and men following the example of Jesus and thereby constructing a spiritual life on solid principles.” –– Robert F. Morneau, Fathoming Bethlehem
When God Calls
Today I am reposting an oldie but goodie from May 21, 2013. When God Calls Don’t Hang Up I spent many years wrestling with what it meant to be called by God. What seemed like the obvious step of entering the “professional” ministry did not work for me. I was young, naïve and wantedContinue reading “When God Calls”
Election Day
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” —Abraham Lincoln This is election day in the United States. Apparently i missed scheduling anything for today. So I found myself searching for a quote or even words I could say. It didn’t take long to find this bit of wisdom fromContinue reading “Election Day”
Living as Peace
For the world to be able to live in peace we must begin living as peace. To have peace we must be peace. Simple as that. But of course we know in the reality of our world it really isn’t. Nobody wants to be the first to let go of the anger and strife thatContinue reading “Living as Peace”
Don’t wait till you die to rest in peace
Rest in peace is a phrase we usually hear when someone has died. But we don’t have to die to rest in peace. We can rest in the peace of God right here and right now. Yes, right smack dab in the chaos and turmoil of the world around us. All we have to doContinue reading “Don’t wait till you die to rest in peace”
Knowing God
I have reached a point in my life where I am really not interested in theology. I don’t want to know what scholars or preachers think about God, I want to know God. Faith for me has become less and less intellectual and more experiential. Life and faith are not meant to be endless struggleContinue reading “Knowing God”
Standing at the Precipice
I haven’t been speaking directly to the global pandemic or the racial unrest here in the U.S. very much over the last few months. I have been trying to choose topics that might give you quotes and tools to deal with what is going on “out there” right now. I was waiting, hoping things wouldContinue reading “Standing at the Precipice”
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