In the Power of the Spirit
Often in meetings for discernment, when divisiveness is the tone, I take a deep breath and remember the Spirit is not divided. What I want, for myself and all of us, is to tune into the harmonizing movement of the Spirit. That is what discernment is all about, distinguishing between different voices and choosing the […]
Late Night Hunger
John 3:1-17 As a night owl, most of my best thinking (and worrying) is done late at night. It’s often equal parts lonely and sacred. There’s a comfort knowing that Nicodemus, a big deal among the religious leaders, came to see Jesus late one night. Maybe a bit embarrassed. Maybe a bit worried. Certainly curious. […]
There is Another World
by Patty Wudel A friend has shared his awareness of the life transition toward dying and eventual death he finds himself in now. Big news for us all, and dare I say, “glorious” for the sense of awareness and wonder and something even deeper than acceptance—perhaps “welcome”—that I sense in him at a time when […]
My Spirit Crisis
by Dixcy Bosley-Smith About a year ago I had a spiritual crisis. A wilderness experience right in the middle of the GOP debate on religion and reproductive rights. It was related to a very special invitation to accompany an elderly friend to an event honoring him. Strangely enough, this great privilege thrust me into a place where I felt very […]
