Late Night Hunger
John 3:1-17 As a night owl, most of my best thinking (and worrying) is done late at night. It’s often equal parts lonely and sacred. There’s a comfort knowing that Nicodemus, a big deal among the religious leaders, came to see Jesus late one night. Maybe a bit embarrassed. Maybe a bit worried. Certainly curious. […]
MAKING SPACE for the NEW
Why do we need to separate in order to grow? Go away to discover new depths? When I left home for college, I was quite sure that I didn’t need church any more. Then, after a couple of challenging months and knowing I could not afford to go home for Christmas, I found myself at […]
Oneness
John 17:6-19 This intimate prayer of Jesus for his disciples is extended to all who believe in his word “that they may all be one.” He prays to Abba not to take us out of the world but recognizing that we do not belong to the world, to protect us. And more. That we “may […]
Love One Another
John 15: 9-17 This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. Love. Need more be said? Is this not the heart of the Gospel? And yet…it is so hard. Ah, the human experience. We are really good at talking about love, singing about love, writing about love, and wanting love. But […]