This Christmas, I was given the gift of U2’s New Year’s Eve 1989 Concert in Dublin on CD. And, just like at the beginning of Advent, I was struck with the song, “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” Read the rest of this entry »
I live with two boys. Early on, we taught Alex the “Three Simple Rules” as a way to negotiate the world of pre-school (and to get him through the hitting phase). Read the rest of this entry »
There are few greater joys than witnessing the baptism of a child. The covenant we share with a child as the invitation to the powerful discipleship of Jesus Christ. God has loved us even before we knew or understood God’s love. Baptism is the symbol of God’s grace and a continual reminder that God is always with you. Do you remember the baptismal questions? Read the rest of this entry »
I want to be a shepherd! I want to go when I am called . . . I want to see what God is doing in the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Prayed at Vista Ridge United Methodist Church, December 13, 2009.
O God of the powerful and weak, Lord of the rich and poor, Spirit of the overindulged and the hungry, Read the rest of this entry »
Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Read the rest of this entry »
A few weeks ago, it was suggested to me to read John Updike’s Roger’s Version. Read the rest of this entry »
Recently, I was led to a new venture headed by scholar Karen Armstrong. I thought I would commend it to your reading today. It is a message of hope and a practical way of casting a vision for the decade to come. Add your name to the list. Start today leading in compassion around you.
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May God richly bless your day and may Compassion extend into your consciousness, so that the light of Christ may shine through you.
The prophet Micah (5:2-5a) makes it clear that even the most over-looked and ignored can play a role in eschewing in the reign of God. Read the rest of this entry »
John the Baptist was in the wilderness, baptizing the crowds who came to visit him; preaching: . . . “You brood of vipers! Read the rest of this entry »