Passing By
As we were talking about this, I realized I had lived this parable on my way to discuss the parable.
regret
Is regret good? Is regret necessary? When I think of regret, it brings to mind a dwelling on things said or done wrong – or right things I did not […]
Sitting in the Dark
Lent is messy and uncomfortable with its hard teachings, scheming, betrayal, and violent death.
beauty
The day is not beautiful. The snow has melted leaving dead grass and piles of leaves visible. What snow is left is black and brown. Along the road, garbage that […]
Fearful and Wonderful
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. – Psalm 139:14 (NRSV) I don’t know how often we think […]
How Long? :: Psalm 6
Unfortunately, this prayer is ever-new. Lord, forgive us when our thoughts and prayers do not include our actions. May you raise up this current generation to right the wrongs that […]
Happy? Ash Wednesday
Then Mary took an extraordinary amount, almost three-quarters of a pound, of very expensive perfume made of pure nard. She anointed Jesus’ feet with it, then wiped his feet dry […]
Love Never Ends :: Prayer
The fourth Sunday of Advent is the Sunday of love. In the Magnificat, Mary sings of God’s love for us. In response, we offer this prayer to God (paraphrased from […]
Part 2: What is Christmas?
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day […]
Part 1: What is Christmas?
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day […]