You Are Loved As Is – Aug. 26, 2020
“I wish I had my Sunday School kids today, during the devastation of the pandemic and the terrifying images of murder and protest. I would tell that I am lost, too, but from the wise old pinnacle of my years, I would assure them that we can trust God no matter how things look and […]
In the Heart of Christ – May 8, 2020
O my Beloved, you are my shepherd,I shall not want;You bring me to green pastures for restand lead me beside still watersrenewing my spirit,You restore my soul.You lead me in the path of goodnessto follow Love’s way. Even though I walk through thevalley of the shadow and of death,I am not afraid;For You are ever […]
The Chance to Say “Yes” – Jan. 17, 2020
“The unfathomable mystery of God is that God is a Lover who wants to be loved. God not only says, “You are my beloved.” God also asks: “Do you love me?” That is the spiritual life: the chance to say “Yes” to our inner truth. And at every point of the journey there is the […]
Befriend Our Silence – Jan. 16, 2020
“The “real” work of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. This might sound self-indulgent, but, in practice, it is a hard discipline. To gently push aside and silence the many voices that question my goodness and to trust that I will hear a voice of […]