“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • Jesus, the Church, and Its Critics

      Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash The balance between being the church's most ardent critic and most enthusiastic booster is the line where authenticity often settles. As critics, we do so from the inside, where judgment begins in the house of the… Continue reading

  • Mourning Land

    " … the land mourns …" I often drive around my city. Often, I mourn. I see all of this and more. God, please don't stop breaking my heart for the cities. Keep me tender and wounded within for the… Continue reading

  • Prayer of a “Dis-tractable ” Soul

    Father … I am a "dis-tractable" soul. You know that and I know that and I am amazed how You have accommodated that in me and taught me to manage within the margins of my "dis-tractability" to find a tract… Continue reading

  • Shine

    Shine, rising sun upon these steps I take.It is a dark world this morning, but it is morning.Early, comes morning and only hopeful people venture forth.The world is dark. Is it?Then why is it that I see the road before… Continue reading

  • Caring for a Soul

    Photo by Ben White on Unsplash “… no one cared for my soul..”  Psalms 142:4 God cares for your soul. How can a statement be true and untrue at the same time? Many a man or woman has echoed the psalmist’s cry in… Continue reading

  • The Message of John – Repent!

    The Preaching of St. John the Baptist by Pieter Bruegel the Elder Removing Impediments Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made… Continue reading

  • Repentance for Religious Leaders

    Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?  Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to… Continue reading

  • Repentance for Public People

    With great power there is increased capacity for doing good. Yet, there is also multiplied capacity for doing harm and engaging in individual and collective sin. When asked, John the Baptist brought a prophetic message to the guardians of the… Continue reading

  • Repentance for Collaborators

    Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?  And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. – Luke 3:12 There are different things that different folks… Continue reading

  • Atoned

    I am glad that God does that for me. Of course, it is completely unfair …. I do the wrong and He atones for it. That means, He bears the brunt and makes it right. What kind of wonderful craziness… Continue reading

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