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 […]
Practicing Gratitude – Jan. 14, 2022
“As praise became more a part of my days, I moved into a fuller understanding of how very vulnerable every one of us is. At the same time an unseen world swung into sharper focus. I began to feel safer than I had felt before, more able to give shelter to frightening feelings of inadequacy […]
Both/And – Dec. 15, 2021
“No one gets to play Jesus. But we do get to experience Jesus in that holy place where we meet others’ needs and have our own needs met. We are all the needy and the ones who meet needs. To place ourselves or anyone else in only one category is to lie to ourselves.” –Nadia […]
