O Lord please listen to the prayers of the children
every single child born into this multi-faceted, broken world comes fully equipped with imagination, possibility, love, light, and promise. All that from God, and then we fail them in so many ways.
C.S. Lewis and why Jesus teaches love over religious rule-keeping…
a liberating thread of thoughtfulness in a society where were are so quick to judge one another without regard to heart.
a brief glimpse of wonder
We may not have a lot of direct sunshine for tomato plants and a lush lawn, but the benefits of
contemplation without action is less than half a religion
Even my contemplation of faith is something that – ultimately – I have to do.
summertime photos from around Wake Forest
Click on the first photo, then advance them like a slide show. And, enjoy – this surely is a beautiful place to live
To preachers: Either shine like an invitation to God’s light and love… or get out of the way #Mysoapbox
I’m not much of a soapbox writer but something rattled my cage this weekend and I have to make some noise about it or I am simply going to burst.
Tears, Power, and Laughter: some thoughts on ordination
“I have never before heard laughter during an ordination prayer,” more than one person said. “Best ordination prayer ever!” another man laughed (but not lightheartedly).
do you dare to share? #click-bait
“Jesus could care less about your politics, what he cares about is you and if you have the courage to live love out loud.”
I believe what the world needs is a nice cup of tea right about now…
think about who you need to make a cup of tea for – and to serve – in order to help put the “civil” and the “kind” and the “generous” back into the heart of our life together as a people in desperate need of a cup of tea.
faith that earns a standing ovation #GoldenBuzzer
When I write about this good life and the way the Good News guides and transforms me, is the truth of it enough to move anyone? When I live, how I live, is there enough light in me – enough Gospel truth – that people are compelled to respond?
Red, White, and “Carolina Blue” #July4th
When I caught a glimpse of the red, white, and blue of the crepe myrtle trees against the blue sky and pure white clouds, I couldn’t help but think about freedom, and I thought about the wondrous privilege it is to live here…
