Sometimes we can lose sight of Reality and get so focused on threats and problems that we live in fear or self-directed projects (spiritual or otherwise) designed to stave offContinue readingA Song To A Way Huge Jesus

In this talk Mark Yoder shares stories on the theme of friendship and closeness with God. There’s a lot in his words that hints at the mystery and miracle ofContinue readingHow do we live as God’s friends? (Mark Yoder)

There is a story about God in the world that is so common that many of us don’t realize just how profoundly untrue it is. It asks a lot ofContinue readingShow us the Father

Sometimes people have thought about redemption as God paying off the devil, like a good man who, in mercy, pays off the evil gang of thugs who have taken overContinue readingRedemption Now (Col 1:13-14)

“Oh, Lord, You made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” (St. Augustine)

Joy and happiness are often described by believers are being entirely different realities, but sometimes I think we are simply trying to avoid admitting that we lack true joy. TrueContinue readingJoy, Competence, Inheritance, Light (Col 1:12)

We recently hosted a contemplative prayer weekend in which my friend, Derek, introduced us to some very ancient prayer methods. I thought I’d compile a quick summary of each ofContinue reading7 Prayer Tools

It’s been too long since I got to preach! Back at it again, this time we spent some time in Col 1:11, and talked about the difference between endurance, whichContinue readingEndurance and Patience