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Category: Speaking to the Soul

Speaking to the Soul: How Prophets Work

April 4, 2016 No Comments

We may not look or feel like prophets, but perhaps we can add a prophetic dimension to our daily life and work.

Speaking to the Soul: Come out!

April 3, 2016 No Comments

On this second Sunday of Easter, we find that Jesus has escaped his tomb and his followers have entered into theirs.

Speaking to the Soul: Low Sunday

April 2, 2016 12 Comments

It’s been a relatively quiet week, church-wise. After the build-up of Lent, the constant quiet activity of Holy Week, and the energy and exuberance of

Speaking to the Soul: This Psalm Endures Forever

April 1, 2016 No Comments

If it’s been a long week, or if you have a long day ahead, then today’s Psalm has just the refrain for you.

Speaking to the Soul: Sloppy Love

March 31, 2016 No Comments

Although it lifts my heart, I still find it hard to believe in God’s joyous regard. Surely it could not be real! How could God insinuate God’s self into the murky reaches of my soul this way?

Speaking to the Soul: Running Scared

March 30, 2016 No Comments

Today’s gospel gives us two examples of how to respond to fear: like the women who visit the tomb, or like the guards who try to protect it.

Speaking to the Soul: Leave. Now.

March 29, 2016 No Comments

When is a time you were called to evacuate? What did you regret leaving behind the most? Who turned out to be called to be your guiding star?

Speaking to the Soul: Lost Resurrections

March 28, 2016 No Comments

So many early stories of resurrection appearances have been lost. Today’s epistle gives us a hint as to what we’re missing . . . and inspires us to lose no time in seeking resurrection encounters of our own.

Speaking to the Soul: When Resurrection Isn’t

March 27, 2016 2 Comments

We shout Alleluia, Alleluia, but all is not well.

Speaking to the Soul: Jesus in the Tomb

March 26, 2016 No Comments

Instead of focusing on dyeing Easter Eggs or doing the church flowers, I will be thinking about Jesus knowing true separation from God so that he could bring us all closer to God.