The Manger as Model for Mission
Jesus said life’s purpose is fulfilled in two ways: loving God and loving others. But how do we do this-as individuals and as congregations?… Read More »The Manger as Model for Mission
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How God Showed Up When I Shut Up for a Month (30 Days of Mostly Silence-Day 30)
I’ve been mostly silent for 30 days. During these 30 days a Spiritual Director has guided me through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. These are… Read More »How God Showed Up When I Shut Up for a Month (30 Days of Mostly Silence-Day 30)
The Mountain Mandate (30 Days of Mostly Silence-Day 28)
I’ve followed Jesus up one mountain. I’ve watched Satan tempt Jesus from this mount, urging him to gain the nations through quick and easy means… Read More »The Mountain Mandate (30 Days of Mostly Silence-Day 28)
King for a Day (30 Days of Mostly Silence-Day 26)
Twelve times in John’s account of the Roman trial of Jesus he refers to “king” or “kingdom”: “Are you the King of the Jews?”… Read More »King for a Day (30 Days of Mostly Silence-Day 26)