In this moment, upon this crack, this still space of time — let yourself open wide. See the space before and beyond. Look down the line of time that ticks and see the spaces where you once stood. Notice how you — at times — held horror in your bones. Study the scars on yourContinue reading “Look down the line”
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A sacred reminder
I love Christmas. The rhythm of Advent, the hopeful anticipation, the clarifying cold, the scent of evergreen, the congealed wax at the base of the Advent wreath: these memories and images are so deeply ingrained in my soul and psyche that this time of year, more than any other, embodies a powerful —even sacramental —sentimentality. The nostalgiaContinue reading “A sacred reminder”
advent waiting room
An eagerness for an improvement lives deep within the groans of our society, our culture, our selves. We don’t feel as well as we would like. We have a sense that something is wrong and someone might know the answer. We wonder who to turn to. We suppose that God might show us a NewContinue reading “advent waiting room”
power to the people
Jesus gave power to the people a long time ago. The power is still with the people today. People are uniting and speaking out and rising up working for the type of justice Jesus taught us about- the justice of love. They’ve done this since the time of Jesus. Then and now the people useContinue reading “power to the people”
set down the stones
I do not advise that young children watch this video. The facts are very heavy and I believe its content is only appropriate for mature adults: We’re approaching Jerusalem. It is nearly time to wave branches and shout Hosanna’s. We’ll rejoice with hope as our Love rides into town on a simple donkey. Gathered aroundContinue reading “set down the stones”