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
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How do we live as God’s friends? (Mark Yoder)
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)
Show us the Father
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
Redemption Now (Col 1:13-14)
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)
The Inward Journey
“Oh, Lord, You made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” (St. Augustine)
Joy, Competence, Inheritance, Light (Col 1:12)
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)
7 Prayer Tools
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
Endurance and Patience
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