O Lord, protect us in our struggle against evil. As we begin the Lenten journey, make this season holy by our self-denial. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one … Continue reading
I’ve found a new kick in blogging. I used to do some regular links from The Micah Mandate. So a decent return is nice. The media, violence and partnership 20 October 2010 | By Vinoth Ramachandra Recently we saw a … Continue reading
HUMILITY, a word related to humus, which means “the earth,” is the notion of being grounded in the reality of who one is before God; it is God who is in charge of our lives — not the other way … Continue reading
If I have ever neglected Sacred Space and make a return, I’m always delighted by a needed surprise. Today it is the following: The catechism definition of prayer is useful: the raising of the heart and mind to God. Not … Continue reading
The nice thing about being in a conference is the rhythm of a schedule. I don’t need to worry what is going to happen next. The conversations during the meal times are usually unexpected and interesting. So far, I found … Continue reading
It’s good to return to Parker Palmer’s book, A Hidden Wholeness the last couple of days. How often we start reading a book without finishing it and then return to it later to devour its treasures. What has been lingering … Continue reading
EACH TIME I SPEAK or teach or gather together in some other way with folk from our local congregation, I am aware that each one of us sits next to a pool of tears. Each one of us carries in … Continue reading
With so much disturbing news these days, is it too much to pray for at least one good day? And then savor it fully. One for the evening, and for the week ahead.
The whole 8 minutes is worth every second. Jonathan Brink‘s words below kind of lead me there: "Perhaps we will find ourselves drawn to the author who believes in us enough to leave so many pages blank (HT: Aaron Loy … Continue reading
BECAUSE GOD INTENDS OUR ENEMIES TO BE OUR ALLIES and friends someday, Jesus insists that we pray for them. Such universalism is a challenge to any age. People find it far easier to write off individuals, even whole groups, as … Continue reading
