Our True Pride
(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.
Continue readingRadical Trust
Abram and Sarai are called by God to a distant land. This is an act of trust on God’s part as much as it is on theirs. God calls them to be bearers of blessing in the world. Jesus reaches out to those on the margins in response to the
Continue readingUnlimited Grace
(Romans Series, Part 3)Paul recalls the Genesis story of Abraham’s blessings and uses it to demonstrate the universality of this abundant grace, blessing, and promise we have now in Christ. Today, this universality can been seen in support of our society reclaiming a public spirituality in all dimensions of life.
Continue readingThe Law of Faith
(Romans Series, part 2)Paul’s classic statement of the righteousness of God by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ (or is it “faith in Jesus Christ”?!) for all who believe. Here to the end of the chapter represents an overture to the thesis of the entire epistle to the Romans. Thus we
Continue readingGifts Differing
(Romans Series, part 1)The challenge to achieve unity in the midst of diversity was crucial for the church in Rome as it cut acros all the dividing lines in the society of that time, and is just as crucial for the church in our time, as we seek not only
Continue readingThat All May Be One?
Was Jesus’ prayer “That all may be one” a hope for unity of doctrine? This sense of unity has often led the Christian church to impose its beliefs on others. Alternatively, perhaps Jesus’ prayer for unity was for all people to work together to mend the world. listen
Continue readingSacred Web of Life
God is not somehow distant from us. The Maker of all things is intimately connected to the earth, joining all that is in a sacred web of life. Protecting the earth is an act of respect and so a form of worship.
Continue readingLiving Water, Living Stones
Throughout history people have created sacred spaces, often with stone. Peter invites us to be living stones, to be the sacred space. Jesus invites us to not only follow him but also to lead others. Like an inukshuk we’re called to guide others. listen
Continue readingPursuit of Mercy
The shepherd is a Biblical metaphor for leaders. So we consider leadership in all its dimensions – from parenting and church leadership to political and corporate – and ask, “What is the quality of leadership followed (pursued!) by goodness and mercy?” listen
Continue readingCreative Your Word
As the disciples recognized Christ’s presence in the breaking of the bread, so may our eyes be openned, through true com-union, to recognize Christ in all the human family, especially the ones who are chronically excluded. listen
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