Nurturing the Witness of God-Between

Nurturing the Witness of God-Between

Nurturing the Witness of God-Between INCREASINGLY I AM SEEING ARTICLES AND DISCUSSIONS about the urgent need to rebuild the structures of community that have been shredded in our American life. Recently The Atlantic published an insightful essay by David Brooks...
A Daily Dose of Wonder

A Daily Dose of Wonder

A Daily Dose of Wonder THIS WEEK I WATCHED AN EPISODE of “The Nature of Things” called the “Intelligence of Trees.” It was a fascinating account of how academic studies are finding that trees—through their root systems—are communicating with one another. They are...
Intentionality of Joy

Intentionality of Joy

Intentionality of Joy “These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full” —John 15:11 EARLY IN THIS SEASON OF ADVENT, my daughter brought home a new addition to our Christmas decorations. It was a cheerful wooden...
Resurrections

Resurrections

Resurrections UNDERGIRDING ALL THE PERSPECTIVES AND THEOLOGIES about the death and resurrection of Jesus rests an existential truth. The essence of Godness is Life. God creator, sustainer, healer, transformer, redeemer. Everything of God’s nature is working toward...
Ordinary Kindness

Ordinary Kindness

Ordinary Kindness My daughter, Belinda, and our Shih Tzu—a.k.a. Crouton—can be seen walking together in our neighborhood. Belinda is friendly and open hearted, so she knows the names of many of our two and four legged neighbors. Crouton has an adorable charm that...