Thicker Than Blood
With a pin prick and a promise, Joey and I became blood brothers. Childhood friends with a closeness that felt as much like family as good family can feel. His wasn’t stable. For him, I imagine now, our act felt like a sacrament: an outward sign of an inward grace. A commitment of flesh cast […]
Holy Rest
My relationship with Sabbath has evolved over time. As a college student trying to graduate early while juggling a part-time job and a leadership role in my student fellowship group, I had clear rules for my Sabbath: no work, no studying. My Sunday followed a pretty set routine of church, followed by lunch at the […]
Surrender to Love
I like to mull things over. Then I’m ready to speak, ask questions and engage in conversation. In the gospel reading, Nicodemus had unanswered questions, despite all the resources he had at hand.* As a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, he was recognized for his legal skill and understanding of Jewish tradition. Nicodemus had […]
The Spirit of Truth
I will send you the Comforter—the Spirit of truth who will teach you. When the Spirit of truth comes, we will know the truth, and we will be freed to share it naturally with others. We will not need to dress it up or try to make it sweeter to swallow. Knowing the truth will comfort […]
