Roadmaps
The Beatitudes of Jesus (Matthew 5:1-12) offer a roadmap of Jesus life, death, and resurrection. More than any list of commandments, the teachings of Jesus invite us all to deeper reflection of the virtues we seek each day. The Beatitudes…
Microblog
Simple, short, and sweet text devotions or thoughts.
Persecution
Persecution is attractive to claim but difficult to endure. Followers of Jesus stand in a long line of those offered their all out of love and devotion to Christ. Life is sacred. All of it. “Blessed are those who have…
Peacemaking
Peacemaking is not the same thing as fairness. A “fair” outcome is subjective depending on what side of a conflict we may ourselves. A better outcome is peace and reconciliation where relationships can be built and lives transformed in Christ.…
Integrity
Purity in heart is about having a sense of integrity which informs our speech and actions. We each must learn the safety and skill needed to embrace authentic faith in Jesus. Fakers are increasingly easy to spot in a polarized…
Justice
Those filled with a sense of their own humility can better see the needs of others. Having a vision for righteousness and justice begins internally before it can find meaning outside of us. Taking positions is far too easy. Taking…
Humility
Humility is not holding oneself in poor esteem. An accurate understanding of one’s culture, position, experience, and privilege can open the door to new expressions of truth in Christ. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” –…
Of Dreams & Visions
The Holy has an abundant dream for each human we meet today. May we pause for a moment in every encounter to seek that dream for others as well. We are each God’s child called to grace and bless the…
The Light Shines
The light of Christ brings clarity for introspection, awareness of our calling, and vision to see the deep needs all around us. The virtue of integrity through God’s Spirit allows us to hold all three of these together at the…
The Choices
Each day affords us the opportunity to enlarge or shrink the choices of others. This is a choice we are responsible for in the tapestry of human community. Jesus did not limit the choices before us. He liberates us to…
Thanksgiving Question
During our Thanksgiving gathering I was asked this question: “What does it really mean to take the Lord’s Name in vain?” It is a fantastic question, especially in this season of pandemic and polarity. For me, the answer lies in…