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Washed with love.
This reflection is from guest blogger Louise Hardman. Louise had written this for no other purpose than to share it with me, but I convinced her to let me share it with you. Thank you, Louise! Maundy Thursday. Late morning … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, Ministry, peace, Recovery, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged Christianity, church without walls, community, healing, holy ground, homelessness, hope, inner darkness, Maundy Thursday foot washing, mercy, radical hospitality, simple prayer, street ministry, vulnerability
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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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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
‘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
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Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, grace, holy ground, inner darkness, mercy, simple prayer
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In our midst.
Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, congregational development, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, Ministry, peace, Recovery, unity
Tagged 12 Steps, 12-step spirituality, Christianity, church plant, community, grace, healing, holy ground, homelessness, hope, mercy, radical hospitality, street ministry
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With power and great glory.
God has always been coming. He came in the creation of light, and he came yet more in Adam. He came in Abraham but was to come more fully in Moses. He came in Elijah, but was to come even … Continue reading
Without walls.
Below is a sermon I was privileged to share at St. John’s Cathedral, Jacksonville, FL, on Thanksgiving Day. I share it here because it helps describe and capture the spirit of new urban ministry as we strive to “build a … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, congregational development, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, Interfaith, Ministry, peace, Recovery, unity
Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, community, holy ground, homelessness, mercy, option for the poor, recovery, street ministry
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A program of action.
Last Thursday afternoon, the folks who planned to show up for a devotional time at a local shelter didn’t. That is not particularly unusual. My job is to show up, I remind myself, and then to adjust accordingly. So, after … Continue reading
To thee all angels cry aloud.
I met a man recently whose bangs and forehead were laced with a silvery dust. At first glance, you might think he’d been sprinkled with fairy dust or brushed by the wings of an angel. But such benevolent thoughts are … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, Christianity, grace, healing, homelessness, hope, inner darkness, mercy, recovery, street ministry
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