(Romans Series, part 12)In our pluralistic world we are faced with a dual challenge. We need to learn to celebrate—or at least tolerate—an increasingly broad array of cultural diversity. At the same time we want to make ethical choices in order to affirm the values to which we must adhere
Continue readingBridges or BarriersIt can be so easy to place barriers between people. Even Jesus initially refused to heal the daughter of the Canaanite woman because he had been sent to seek “the lost sheep of Israel.” But she makes a bridge and God invites us to do the same.listen.
Continue readingWhitecapsLike Elijah running from Samaria or the disciples caught in a storm on the Sea of Galilee, we can feel overwhlemed by fear when faced with the realities of our lives. In the midst of that the Holy One comes speaking words of both comfort and challenge, inviting us to
Continue reading(Romans Series, part 10)Paul seeks to forge a way of compassion and mercy, turning away from the purist and legalistic way, celebrating the Sacred presence that brings gentleness to an increasingly brutal world.listen
Continue reading(Romans Series, part 9)Paul is addressing the fundamental mystery of God’s action. We believe that God is acting in history, among the human family, to fulfill the Divine purpose we are challenged profoundly to follow and trust God, moving in a new direction.listen
Continue reading(Romans Series, part 8)Paul is attempting to forge a way to God for diverse people beyond the limits of Judaism. Today, we endeavour to transcend the restrictiveness of institutional religion to share the gospel in our secular world.listen
Continue reading(Romans Series, part 7)As we struggle with what it means to live faithfully in the midst of Empire, we hear Paul’s words about struggling with the powers that take hold of our lives. Demons or angels, we have to learn to engage the powers.listen
Continue reading(Romans Series, part 6)In Jewish terms, Jesus sacrifice fulfills, transforms and terminates the sacrificial tradition. In Jungian terms the engagement with the shadow is paradoxically the way to free ourselves from its power. In terms of empire, it is the way we step apart from the culture of domination and
Continue reading(Romans Series, part 5)Despite our talk of freedom, we are held captive by many forces. Out true freedom comes when the whole human familyfinds freedom together.listen
Continue reading(Romans Series, part 4)Beyond all the egotism and arrogance of the world, what is genuine human worth and true dignity? listenThe poem, The Invitation, by Oriah Mountain Dreamer, is available on her website.
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