The incarnation is an act of God’s deep compassion.
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Expecting a Miracle
Living with the expectation that God continues to work miracles in this world, that angels continue to visit, is living a life of joy.
Mary’s Husband
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was a righteous man. Because he didn’t want...
Gathering at the Table + Communion Liturgy
This image was used on the cover of one of my text books in seminary. I never understood the cat.... For many people, Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday: lots of good food, family – and no presents. Or least, not...
Lessons from New Mexico :: Labyrinth
Over the last year, I have been meeting with a cohort of missional pastors. We are each leading new, alternative worshipping communities. The size and make-up of our communities differ. We meet in churches, homes, pubs, and on hikes. Our...
Spirit of Truth: Called
We reject God’s reconciliation through Christ when we cling to our divisions more than we cling to Jesus.
Ministry of Reconciliation :: Communion Liturgy
"The Sacrament of Communion is the ultimate act of reconciliation. What does God’s act of reconciliation through Christ look like? It looks like sharing in the broken body and the spilled blood of Jesus. In our sharing, we proclaim that...
Loving and Faithful – A Mother’s Story
My last post was a first person telling of two of Jesus’ parables. This is the second part of that message on the Brief Statement of Faith, exploring the parable of the prodigal son using inclusive language. As a mother...
Loving and Faithful
"The Return of the Prodigal" by Soichi Watanabe This post is a first person telling of two of Jesus' parables. It is in conjunction with the sermon series I am doing on the Brief Statement of Faith. The focus this...