Unconditional Love
Topic: Mission. Learning how we as disciples who walk with God are led into action to participate in God’s transforming work in the world. God loves us unconditionally. There is …
Lent
Leadership
Learning the rhythm of following the Good Shepherd and being sent out as servant leaders to form disciples. I have never enjoyed drum solos. That statement probably sounds strange from …
Relationships
Topic: Relationships. Learning top develop deeper and balanced relationships “up” with God, “in” with our community, and “out” with the world. Our relationships can be transformed or renewed over time, …
Shifting Rhythms of Spiritual Life
Topic: Rhythm – Matthew 11:28-29 – Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, …
Living in an Immaterial World
Topic: Being Attentive – Acts 17:15-34 – Learning to be attentive to God’s presence in every moment of our lives and the world around us. We live in an immaterial …
Welcome to a Holy Lent
“I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and …
Easter: The Hunt is On… Not so Fast!
Yesterday I was at Target with my kids and as we shopped, they played I spy. One of the biggest things they noticed was a banner that was hanging across …
Waiting with Jesus
"Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest …
The Lightening Darkness
We are now deep in the middle of Lent. The hymns are all in minor keys. The readings are solemn. We are hearing and talking and thinking a lot about …
Gathering in Circles
As the season of Lent is upon us, I want to share my thoughts about one of the most meaningful Lenten moments for me. Last year, on the first Sunday …