Survival, and Then?
“Peace be with you.” Jesus says this three times to the disciples*, who were shut-in with the doors locked for fear of what might lurk on the outside. Sound familiar? We’re all groping for peace right now, wondering when it will come, questioning what “normal” is. The cadre of believers huddled in that room in […]
Tears of Grief, Tears of Joy
Over the last few weeks as I have been preparing to write the Easter reflection, the grim reality of COVID-19 has happened. On typically the most joyous day in the Christian tradition and in a season of springtime newness, we are not gathering together in churches or outside. We as a people all around the […]
Looking for Leadership
When we got a computer link for making paper palm fronds to wave in front of our computer screens, it seemed rather silly to me, but I did it as a spiritual practice in order to be part of my distanced community. Then, as I hunted for scissors, I realized how hungry I am for […]
Sickness and Sadness Happens
Sickness happens, and sometimes sickness leads to death. This is not how we want life to go. We prefer life, and then more life, and then even more life still, please. We want whatever is good and pleasing to increase daily, hourly, moment by moment—blessed multiplication! Is this not what God intends for us as […]