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Unprepared.
Holy Week is upon us. We follow Christ’s journey into Jerusalem as he enters triumphant and marches toward Golgotha. The days of Lent have been a time of repentance, of stripping down, of anticipating what only Jesus could accomplish for … Continue reading
Prayer of the heart.
I spent some time today sharing with a friend who is in trouble, has been in trouble most of his life. He has spent more than half of his time on this globe paying for the wrongs he has committed. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith, peace, Recovery, Uncategorized
Tagged 12-step spirituality, church without walls, grace, grief, healing, hope, inner darkness, mercy, simple prayer, vulnerability
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The together.
Recently I heard someone say that Jesus came to create “the together.” This resonates with me. We can find all kinds of examples in scripture where Jesus breaks down barriers and boundaries, bringing people together. He even confronts some of … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith, Ministry, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged Body of Christ, hope, peace, reconciliation, unity
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That you would bless me.
Today a new friend shared with me how the prayer of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) has been a spiritual aid for her. The translation she has committed to memory is this: “Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, congregational development, Episcopal church, Interfaith, Ministry, unity
Tagged blessing, community, congregational development, hope, peace, unity
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Warm, generous and friendly.
When I googled “hospitality,” one definition that came up described it as “treating guests and strangers in a warm, generous and friendly way.” This suggests welcoming others unconditionally, helping them to feel comfortable and welcomed. Of course there are reasonable … Continue reading
Fill the jars.
Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, … Continue reading
A river of living water.
Today as we celebrate the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan, I have been thinking of how Jesus willingly, lovingly entered that muddy river, made his way to John and humbly presented himself. He was willing — and is … Continue reading
He who is becomes.
He who is becomes. The uncreated lets himself be created. He whom nothing can contain is contained in the womb of a thinking soul who stands midway between divinity and the heavy and brittle flesh. He who is the giver … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith, peace
Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, healing, holy ground, hope, Incarnation, mercy, simple prayer, spiritual growth, vulnerability
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‘O, the wonder of it all.’
Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen This morning a beautiful man shared this simple expression with a small group of … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, peace, Recovery, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, grace, holy ground, inner darkness, mercy, simple prayer
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The holy “no.”
As we journey this last week toward Christmas, we celebrate the young girl Mary, who without respect to personal cost, said “yes” to the invitation to become the mother of Jesus. “Let it be with me according to your word … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christianity, healing, holy ground, hope, recovery, simple prayer, spiritual growth
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