I’ve been thinking about prayer lately. We can ask for an easy, shallow life…or we can ask for the grace and strength to be transformed by what life brings our way. How oftenRead More…
The Button
Recently, a dear friend gave me a button that says, “Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly.” It’s from Micah 6:8. When I wear it, I’m instantly pegged as a Democrat. I find that interesting. The waysRead More…
Rage Against the Machine
Hi again. I’m back. More bewildered than ever about these times, but back. During my hiatus, I wrote my own little manifesto countering Christian Nationalism and the whole Trump “thing.” I would putRead More…
Barrington Bunny
Here’s your annual re-telling of “Barrington Bunny” from The Way of the Wolf by Martin Bell. Once upon a time in a large forest there lived a very furry bunny. He hadRead More…
Thanksgiving Thoughts from Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is 95 years old. He recently wrote this. I love it. “I’m happy to say I feel better about the second half of my life than the first. My advice:Read More…
The Last Beatitude
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evilRead More…
Peacemaking
“After close study, I’ve concluded that Jesus believed there are two kinds of people:1) your neighbors, whom you are supposed to love, and2) your enemies, whom you are supposed to love.” ~Rev. MarkRead More…
Purity of Heart (in all of its imperfections)
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matt. 5:8 NIV It can’t possibly mean, “Blessed are the perfect. They’ll be the ones who’ll get to see God inRead More…
Wisdom from Above
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matt. 5:7 This is possibly the hardest blog post I’ve ever written. I’m not sure why. I’ve started over four times. IRead More…
Hunger and Thirst
What is righteousness? Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for it. Should we seek it around us or inside of us? If around us, I think we Americans are in an interesting spot.Read More…