So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 The young man in this story is returning home. He is desperate. He is homeless. He is starving. He has blown all his inheritance and made a mess of his life. He is practicing a prayer of sorts. … [Read more...] about God Running to Embrace Us as Prayer
God Running to Embrace Us as Prayer
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 The young man in this story is returning home. He is desperate. He is homeless. He is starving. He has blown all his inheritance and made a mess of his life. He is practicing a prayer of sorts. … [Read more...] about God Running to Embrace Us as Prayer
To Us A Child Is Born – 4
Dear friends, During the month of December I have been posting a four part meditation on the life of Christ. This is part four of four. May we allow ourselves to be changed, ever more deeply, as we reflect on the extraordinary gift of Immanuel, God-with-us. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of … [Read more...] about To Us A Child Is Born – 4
To Us A Child Is Born – 3
Dear friends, During the month of December I have been posting a four part meditation on the life of Christ. This is part three of four. May this Advent season be a time when we are changed, ever more deeply, as we reflect on the extraordinary gift of Immanuel, God-with-us. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, … [Read more...] about To Us A Child Is Born – 3
To Us A Child Is Born – 2
Dear friends, During the month of December I will be posting a four part meditation on the life of Christ. This is part two of four. May this Advent season be a time when we are changed, ever more deeply, as we reflect on the extraordinary gift of Immanuel, God-with-us. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, … [Read more...] about To Us A Child Is Born – 2
To Us A Child Is Born – 1
Dear friends, During the month of December I will be posting a four part meditation on the life of Christ. This is part one of four. May this Advent season be a time when we are changed, ever more deeply, as we reflect on the extraordinary gift of Immanuel, God-with-us. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, … [Read more...] about To Us A Child Is Born – 1
This One Thing
There is something about standing next to death that can clear the vision for a moment. Each time I quiet myself and stand near this dark unknown, a small light seems to shine. This time, as my heart stood in sorrowed vigil, I was given glimpses of the sacred honor it is to be invited to live love—here, now. I felt the weight of beauty embedded in every loving glance, every act of kindness, every … [Read more...] about This One Thing
Sorrow’s Tears
Sorrow’s tears are not hewn from rock with axe like diamonds but fall like dew from the heart’s flower as it opens wide. Oh, my heart, soften— blossom full— let fall your precious gems. … [Read more...] about Sorrow’s Tears
Zero
“It’s nothing.” That’s what we learned first. All the other numbers were something. But not zero. Even though we could see how this big round circle looked like the moon or the sun or like God’s arms wrapped around us. But then the full truth came out. “It’s a place holder,” they said. If you put it behind one of those skinny lines called a one, or behind one of those squiggly others, it makes it … [Read more...] about Zero
Made Whole Again
My mind, can suddenly be abuzz with fear and confusion that swarm like mosquitoes rising from dead water to dive, careen, chase and devour all I have come to trust of the goodness and love I have been shown. I hear that minds are like this— harboring hives of insanity, waiting to rise like a thick cloud, blocking the light, mocking grace, attacking vulnerability’s beauty, mercilessly seeking to … [Read more...] about Made Whole Again