The New Story
by Jim Hall We are living in a time when all around us old stories are dying and new stories are struggling to be born. It is by story that we understand who we are, how we came to be and what we are about. We all live by story, and we are in trouble […]
Come to the Party
by N. Gordon Cosby When we hear the invitation to claim our membership in God’s family, it’s like we’ve stumbled onto a Grace Party. We can hardly believe our good fortune. The sights and sounds of it are pure delight. Abundance characterizes the whole shindig. The most delectable manna is falling everywhere, and wine flows […]
What Kind of Church Are We?
by Andrea Burgard When it comes to church and the spiritual life, we tend to think it has to be more complicated than Jesus said. For 2,000 years people have thought up complications and followed them religiously, but too often they miss out on the abundant life, the peace that passes understanding, and the joy […]
Community and Isolation
by David Hilfiker Editor’s Note: David Hilfiker is giving a gift to the community by going public about his early stage Alzheimer’s. Here he reflects on a personal moment that speaks also to issues that can arise in community at large. ========== My wife Marja and I were at a silent retreat at Dayspring with others from our faith community […]