Spirit Nudge
Though we recently celebrated the gift of the Spirit sending the church into mission on Pentecost, the celebration is not about a past event but one that continues. Pentecost is allowing ourselves to be nudged by the Spirit to be curious, to wonder, to befriend, to take chances to practice being who we truly are. […]
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One in Christ
Julian of Norwich simply sums up our unity in Christ. “Christ himself embodied all humanity. His sweet incarnation and blessed passion will liberate us all, because he is our head and we are all the parts of his body. . .” (tr. Mirabai Starr, The Showings of Julian of Norwich, p. 139) Jesus does not […]
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The Lamb on the Throne
The artwork was a combined effort during a recent visit with our granddaughter Zelda. The idea of Jesus as a lamb in Revelation 5:11-14 is based upon the Jewish tradition of sacrificing a lamb at Passover. If the Passover lamb had any power at all…it was the power of innocence—its powerlessness. Jesus chose the path […]
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Jesus’ Wounds Bring Peace
On that first day beyond the grave, Jesus walks into a room filled with his closest followers. They are afraid but by showing them his wounds, Jesus comforts them. He blesses them. Then, ready or not, he sends them to receive and share the Spirit. He reminds them to practice forgiveness. And always concerned about […]
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