Uprooted
In the fall before the pandemic hit, I planted a small Leyland cypress tree by the door to the driveway. Evergreen and fast-growing, it has thrived and is now amazingly beautiful — 12 feet tall, lushly branched, and fragrant. A cause for rejoicing, this exultant cypress has daily been an icon of strength and possibility for […]
Values Over Beliefs – Jan. 19, 2022
“The challenge as I see it is what I call the unbinding of Christianity that shifts its meaning from beliefs, creeds, and doctrines to the values Jesus actually talked about… I am not suggesting that there are no normative beliefs in Christianity, only that history and diversity of their development don’t justify using them as […]
It Comes Down To This – Jan. 18, 2022
“It is, I think, easy to underestimate the attracting power of unconditional love. But in the person of Jesus it was captivating to many people who lived when he lived, and has become the foundation for millions since… this points to the essential role the church plays in how people respond to Jesus. Jesus being […]
Miracles – Jan. 17, 2022
“A miracle is a moment when God acts because God is free to act… We can affirm that God is always free to act without also having to explain why God doesn’t act in ways we believe God should. Faith in God points only to possibilities, not necessities. Thus, calling an unusual or wonderful event […]
