Category: Speaking to the Soul

“We all know that human-related weather and climate issues are real. The California drought did not end; it moved to Germany.”

“We haven’t even begun worship yet, and I am weary.”

“There is only one doctrine and that is Christ Jesus, who by his death, resurrection, and ascension bound us to him and by adoption to his Father, and that Jesus is the one and only undoubted head of the Church, here and above.”

“God never sends a prophet when things are going good. Have you noticed that? It’s only when the kingdom is in peril, when all is about to be lost. To us, in the moment of desolation it may seem as if all is already lost. It may seem that way for a long time. But, if God sends a prophet then there is hope. Prophets are God’s way of saying that She has not given up, even if we have.”

“Lights in the window indicate a welcome home and a light to shine in the darkness to guide people. We need to be windows with candles inside. As Christians we need to obey Jesus, to spread the good news, and that means to be joyful, to be eager, and to be welcoming.”

“Ultimately, it’s all about water…and in the case of our lives in Christ in the 21st century, perhaps we can begin to see this story through the lens of the baptismal waters and how they might affect our own fibers and our own bodily containers.”

“Inspired by a vision, he learned the rhythm of work and prayer.  Over many years he faced his demons, discovered how to befriend his shadow, and became versed in true humility and authentic love.”

“I’m not a stranger to the idea of silence, just it’s practice.”