Consider the Lilies of the Field
This week does not seem as daunting as last week. Consistent with Jen, we have excluded foundational items and pajamas. When it comes to exercise clothes, however, we are treating […]
Seven: Food
Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect […]
7 x 7 x 7
Last year, I went to listen to Jen Hatmaker speak at a local church. I’ve followed her blog and was very excited about the opportunity to hear her teach and […]
Psalm 310
Spring flowers in Capernaum Give thanks to the God of creation, God’s love endures forever. who brought order of out chaos, God’s love endures forever. and light to the […]
Encountering Sabbath
“People who keep Sabbath live all seven days differently.” – Walter Brueggemann, Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now My first post on this blog was about […]
Thankful
The last two weeks, I was invited to lead worship at a wonderful little congregation in rural Wisconsin. When I met with the pastor to discuss these two weeks, his […]
Famine and Feast :: Communion Liturgy
This weekend, the youth at church are participating in the 30-hour Famine (you can donate to World Vision here). Eldest will be participating at church. Youngest and I will do it together […]
Tired
I’m tired of being cold. This winter seems to have been going on forever. We had a tease of spring one day last week, but otherwise, it’s been bitter, windy, […]
The Voices in my Head
I’m preparing to guest preach the next two weeks. When I do pulpit supply, I usually refer to the lectionary because I can be pretty sure the passage was not […]
The Baby Boom and an Empty Tomb
In All for Jesus, I mentioned that I’m listening to Stephen Ambrose’s D-Day. I’ve continued to reflect on the complete commitment of the AEF toward a common cause – and […]