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Even if we fail.
Some years ago, I did a little stand up comedy. My entire act hinged on the premise that we humans do not enjoy criticism. “Anyone else here grow up with critical parents?” was my opener. The crowd laughed. Because most … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith, peace, Recovery, unity
Tagged Christianity, community, hope, mercy, radical hospitality, shame
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Silence is not always a virtue.
Last week the Rev. Benedict Groeschel was criticized for making a statement that some victims of child sexual abuse were responsible for causing the abuse, that these youngsters were the “seducers” and that first-time pedophiles do not deserve to go … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith, Ministry, peace, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged community, courage, holy ground, mercy, radical hospitality, spiritual growth, vulnerability, welcome
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Seeing, feeding, reweaving a life.
God is constantly at work in our lives though this is not always apparent. But as we look back often it is possible to see a pattern and rhythm that suggests Life and Love at work. I have been visiting … Continue reading
A taste of shalom.
God showed up again today. I was early for a new devotional gathering and watched for the women who said they would be joining me. None of them came. I couldn’t help but notice three women huddled around a nearby … Continue reading
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“Go forth without fear, for he that created you has sanctified you, has always protected you, and loves you like a mother.” – St. Clare of Assisi This evening as news reports roll out about starvation in…
Posted in Christianity, faith, Ministry, St. Clare of Assisi, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, community, hope, mercy, option for the poor, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Francis of Assisi
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What was lost is now found.
Yesterday I had an amazing morning, walking around for a spell to get a sense of the streets and make some new friends. I had some friendly encounters, including a rather deep conversation with a very faithful man who, in … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, congregational development, faith, Ministry, peace, Recovery
Tagged Christianity, church planting, community, holy ground, hope, mercy, new ministry, street ministry, vulnerability
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Between jobs.
We get so used to the way we expect things to look that we often are unable to see how they actually are. At times, we get so used to how we expect God to behave that we are unable … Continue reading
Unbreakable.
Recently a stranger from another continent tweeted me, troubled by something someone had told him: that the Bible says to not eat pork (and some other statement I can’t remember now). I responded that the Bible is chockfull of all … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, faith, Ministry, peace, Recovery, unity
Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, community, hope, Julian of Norwich, mercy, recovery, spiritual growth
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Stand tall.
Today is the first in a series of Women’s Spiritual Journaling gatherings at a local shelter. For me, this represents an exciting, new ministry – and also vulnerability. To show up and report for duty, as I have been taught. … Continue reading
Letting go of barriers
When I was a little girl, I remember learning about barriers, most clearly by walking into them. I remember going to McCrory’s downtown when I was tiny and causing a stir when I tried to drink from a particular water … Continue reading
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