Apr 14, 2017 | communion, Jesus, justice, Lent, prayer
To die for life — what a laugh! To accept the kiss of betrayal — such foolishness! To save by suffering — only delusion! I cannot stand such shame — there is no glory in this, No glory in human death — since Cain, you have known this...
Mar 18, 2017 | blessing, communion, Lent
Dear neighbor, Dear sibling/stranger, Dear God-among-us, A silver coin of mine is a coin of yours, whether it is lost or found, whether it is one alone or one of ten. A sheep of mine in the fields belongs too to your flock, and a sibling of mine who is hungry may...
Jan 27, 2017 | communion, discipleship, mystery, worship
Come, sister: sit with me to watch the wonder of God dazzling within us like sparklers against the night sky. Come, brother: tend the fire with me into the wee hours as we spin tales of God’s mystery and chide one another to courage. Come, friend: the wait will...
Mar 22, 2016 | church, communion, discipleship, Lent
Come, friend: the world is hard enough. Let’s not argue over access to God or qualifications for loving one another. We’re walking in the same direction (and goodness knows I have much to learn), so if you will keep me honest then I’ll watch your...
Feb 16, 2016 | communion, discipleship, grace, Lent, prayer
Bless this bread, bless this gather, may we live for you each hour. Send us out with bread not stone, so that no one eats alone. In a world full of fear keep us always drawing near to your body in each place where we might again learn grace. Bless this bread, bless...
Dec 9, 2015 | Advent, communion, courage, love
Come close: for rage has dawned instead of the sun and blood has flowed in the riverbeds. Come close: for fear grows faster than a weed and loneliness swarms like locust. Come close: if death is coming (or if God comes first) let it find us together. With love...