We've been resisting the same sucking vacuum since the first century. It is shaping the gospel of the kingdom into the framework of our old thinking and commercial/political/cultural (whatever) interests rather than allowing it to shape us into a new… Continue reading

What is remarkable about the story and the reason for its retelling by the gospel compiler, Matthew, is the person being addressed. 1. First, she was a foreigner who was (a) the object of hostility and (b) outside the scope… Continue reading

"Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers."  – attributed to Augustus Hare and to Lord Byron There is a slow rise and a rapid rise. To these… Continue reading

Doubts giving birth to deeper faith: This is the ministry of perplexity. This is the simplicity of complexity and the complexity of simplicity. This is the resolution of struggle in the quest for that rest that will not rest in… Continue reading

“…once you become real, you can’t be ugly, except to those who don’t understand.” Continue reading

“And the woman left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, ’Come, see a man, who told me all the things that I ever did. Is this not the Christ?’” – John 4:28-29… Continue reading

In light of recent revelations, I dug up this old reflection on power, its use, and its abuse: Why do we abuse power? I think it would be dangerous to oversimplify the answer, but we have some hints. We do… Continue reading

  Feeble musings on …. Peace, love, joy, faith, courage, trust, grace…. God is present.   ========= Peace manifestsWhen storms toss your boat,And you've lost your way,With no guaranteesAnd no visible way around the fear And you trust. ————- Joy is… Continue reading

Trust is always … TimelyRestingUnder aSimpleTruth God loves me.God is with me.God will see protect me. My life is in God's hands Continue reading

GraceDances ontoThe stageBows,Grins,Smiles,Chuckles,Roars with laughter,And then,Starts passing out presentsFor no reason at all. Continue reading