During Advent, we prepare the way for Jesus within our hearts. Looking back across 2,000 years we remember the whole of Christ’s life. We remember his birth. We remember the…
There are three major songs by women in the Bible. We heard Hannah’s song read aloud and sang a modern interpretation of Mary’s song. These songs are songs of thanksgiving…
How do you make decisions? Do you make pros and cons lists? Do you talk it over with trusted friends and advisors? Do you spend hours poring over your own…
If you hear stewardship in a church context, you may find yourself groaning and deciding not to listen before another word is said. Christians have a bad habit of using…
Peace is hard. Let me say that again. Peace is hard. Among those not engaging in peace work, it is easy to think that peace is just a way of…
You might be asking yourself what speaking has to do with spirituality but the Buddhists consider it important enough that Right Speech shows up both in the Eightfold Path and…
Who are you? When I went to pre-kindergarten my teacher would greet me saying, “Good morning, Joseph.” My response was “I’m not Joseph. I’m Obitron.” I imagine this was from…
What do you know about Jesus? If you ask the average person on the street they might offer just a few points. He’s God. His symbol is the cross. He…
I sit at my desk in the lobby. Person walks up. What’s your name please? I say. Name she says. Were you born on date I say? Yes, she says.…
Do you know what Palm Sunday is? I was surprised to find among our meeting people who had not experienced Holy Week. As someone from a high church tradition, I…