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Gratitude in a Dumpster Fire
I have a watch that tracks my sleep.
My sleep patterns are those of a small child. Pretty much by 8 pm, I’m down for the count. If not literally in bed, I’m on my way. So, when there is a meeting at 7 - it's a rough night for me. 🙂
It’s ...
Admitting “I can’t do this alone…”
Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with a strange line:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)
Most of us hear that and think Jesus is talking about certain kinds of people — the meek ones, the ...
NOT AFRAID TO GET DIRTY
Scripture
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…”
— Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)
I used to think gratitude had to be big to be real.
Life-changing stories.
Tears streaming down cheeks.
But most ...
NOT AFRAID TO GET DIRTY
Scripture:
“Give thanks in all circumstances…”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18
There’s this quiet pressure many of us carry —
to get life “right.”
Right choices.
Right timeline.
Right career path.
Right relationships.
Right house, ...
Choices to Make
So… confession: when my kids were little, I thought I had at least some idea of how their story would unfold.
In my mind, they’d grow up, find careers they love, build happy lives, and maybe—just maybe—live close enough that we could grab ...
Standin in the Ruble, Refusing to Look
Acts 2:2–4 — “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting... All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit.”
There’s something about wind you can’t control. You can’t ...
Standing in the Rubble, Refusing to Look
Ezekiel 37:5 — “This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.”
The valley was full of bones. Dry ones. Brittle, bleached, scattered bones that hadn’t felt life in a long, long ...
Wind Advisories
John 3:8 — “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Friday and Saturday I had my final wedding of the fall wedding ...
Breath and Dirt
Do you like to garden? I like to "think" that I like to garden but truth is, I like the finished product. I'm not really a fan of dirt.
Interestingly enough, our creation story involves God metaphorically getting God’s “hands” ...
Becoming Tzedek People
Scripture Micah 6:8 — "And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
After George Floyd's murder, our church had a decision to make.
We could stay in our familiar space at the ...
One Voice, Many Echoes
Scripture
Proverbs 11:30 — "The fruit of the righteous [tzaddik] is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives."
Whether you agree with his politics or not, you have to respect Rev. Joel Simpson's willingness to take a ...
Not a Morality Checklist
Scripture
Psalm 89:14 — "Righteousness [tzedek] and justice [mishpat] are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you."
I used to think righteousness was about being a good person. You know — don't lie, don't cheat, ...
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