But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but...
Tag: faith
Holding Lightly
Why am I so happy in this tomb? All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. – Ecclesiastes 3:20 (NIV) My congregation joined together with three other congregations for a Thanksgiving...
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.
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...
An Open Letter to “Anonymous”
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. - 1 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV) This is a bit long but I wanted to include...
Magnificent
The Visitation, Vie de Jesus Mafa Mary said, “With all my heart I glorify the Lord! In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. He has looked with favor on the low status of his...
Annunciation
L' Annonciation, Vie de Jesus Mafa This communion liturgy was based on a message on the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-45). An excerpt is included below. We tend to move past Mary’s perplexed and pondering, wordless response to Gabriel’s next words. But...
Where is Your Faith?
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm...
To Endure
From the top at Qumran (looking towards Jerusalem). On the climb up Qumran - I was amazed how these flowers persevered amidst the rocks and desert. When a great crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from one...
The Body
A little later Jesus went to a city called Nain. His disciples and a great crowd traveled with him. As he approached the city gate, a dead man was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she...