For Faith
Expectations
I know prayer and faithful action are their own reward, but expectations seem to matter with God. Expectation is the first-born child of faith, it is “the substance of things hoped for….”
Tested
Jesus suffered, abandonment, rejection, betrayal, abuse, grief and finally murder. He even wondered if his suffering meant that he was “forsaken.”
Tick-Tock
“Tick-tock” used to refer to the passing of time marked by a second hand on a watch or clock. When Matthew tells his story of Jesus, he often uses a word that points to the rapid elapse of time, “immediately.”
47/96
On January 20th, Donald J. Trump will become our 47th President. Simultaneously, we will honor the 96th birthday of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. This striking national intersection offers us three opportunities: to celebrate the peaceful transfer of power, to be refreshed by the sustaining eloquence of Dr. King and to emulate his principled approach to presidents and politics.
Resurgent
We must once again have full faith in our country–and in one another. I believe America can be better. We can be even stronger than before.
Loosen
It may be in the new year rather than taking up new practices and projects, we may need to loosen our grip on old ways, dated conclusions and lifeless alliances.
Magnificent
Mary takes us on her journey with God from the personal to the communal. She has “favor” and is “blessed,” but she goes farther.
Accelerates
We need more folks like John. Maybe you’re one? People who refuse to participate in the coverup, the blind eye, the euphemisms and the polite hostility.
Repent
Change theory is a strategy, set of actions, and conditions to facilitate change. Each year, corporations and non-profit organizations alike invest multiple meeting hours and millions of dollars in an attempt to facilitate change.
Thanksgiving 2024
To give thanks to God is a sublime act. It is a defiant lifestyle. A thankful life demonstrates that we understand the balance of our agency and our interdependence- our strength and our vulnerability.