Having Tender Hearts
Creative images and inner meanings of tenderness are explored: Tender-Hearted Teddy Bears, the tension in guitar and piano strings , our own hearts cleared of blocks to caring, a wonderful story about... Read More
Imperishable Bread
Faith is adhering to Jesus, just as we sang last week in “My God” from “Sister Act”: Nothing you could do ’cause I’m stuck like glue to my God, my God, my God. ... Read More
Total Access to God
An exciting light went on inside me this week when it occurred to me that the “Johari Window” could be used in the theme of our total access to God…and God’s total access to ou... Read More
When Truth Speaks to Power
John the Baptist spoke truth to power…and was martyred. So it was with numerous martyrs: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dirk Willems, Maximilian Kolbe, Oscar Romero, the Twelve Apostles. The Holy Spir... Read More
After the Fireworks
In the early years of the United States, the Fourth of July had a somber, prayerful and quiet atmosphere about it, with themes of repentance rather than our current triumphal expressions. Paul’s... Read More
Conspicuous Compassion
Crowds press about while Jesus is on his way to heal a young girl. A woman with a hemorrhage has one focus: “I’ve just got to come near him. Even if I touch the hem of his cloak, I’ll be healed.... Read More
Peace Amid the Storms
Can you trust that Jesus, who is always with you in the boat of your life, though apparently “asleep,” is in fact actively engaged in bringing you peace amid the storms in your soul? &nb... Read More