“Abraham was first named “father” and then became a father because he dared to trust God to do what only God could do: raise the dead to life, with a word make something out of nothing. When everything was hopeless, Abraham believed anyway, deciding to live not on the basis of what he saw heContinue reading “Lent Reflection: Faith in the Modern World (Romans 4:17-18)”
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Practice of Joy: Evening Meditation (Mark 1:13)
“Jesus was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.” Mark 1:13 Let’s face it: our culture highly values busy-ness and the pursuit and accomplishments of tasks. The frenetic pace can, if we are not aware, become excruciating all while pursuing worthwhileContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Evening Meditation (Mark 1:13)”
Forty Days: Temptation, Identity + Mission (Lent Comfort from Mark 1)
“Jesus was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.” Mark 1:13 It’s no surprise that the wilderness is the setting for this story. The 40 years of wilderness wandering of the Israelites is echoed in Jesus’ 40 days of temptation. FortyContinue reading “Forty Days: Temptation, Identity + Mission (Lent Comfort from Mark 1)”
Dust to Dust: Ash Wednesday Reflection and Invitation
“Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” Again and again I will repeat the phrase tonight; each time dipping my finger into the fine ash; my blackened finger marking the sign of the cross on each person’s forehead– reminder and sign. Today starts a stretch of 40 days (not including Sundays)Continue reading “Dust to Dust: Ash Wednesday Reflection and Invitation”
some comfort and joy 