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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Lenten reflection — Where Jesus learned his stories
February 29, 2016 (continuing my Lenten series on Luke 15:11-32) They sit there of a night glad that the family is back together and she asks – “What made you go out into the road to welcome him? I thought … Continue reading
Lenten Reflection — Primary-ly silly
February 27, 2016 They play it like that – Hilary and, well … Jeb, for that matter, when he was still writing ad copy to make him sound like the responsible one, one who can get something done. While the … Continue reading
Lenten reflection — Morning light
February 26, 2016 She wakes late the next morning, her head still spinning, and her face stretched sore, from all that smiling at the neighbors, one after another, “So glad to have you home.” She looks around – it’s shabbier … Continue reading
Peace Warriors training in Gweru
I’m always glad to share Lance Muteyo’s peacemaking work across Africa (and beyond — such as his time in the Ukraine) and glad to know of his and Christine’s opportunity at home in Zimbabwe. I share his letter and photosand … Continue reading
After Robert Frost “The Road Not Taken”
I share Robert Frost’s birthday. Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by his poems. My Lenten reflection on Luke 15:11-32 finds me challenging (hopefully honoring his rhythms) perhaps his most familiar. “Two roads diverged,” he said, and a … Continue reading
Lenten reflection — I’d like a church – make mine a double
February 23, 2016 I know a church that only embraces prodigals – tech industry nones or folks who live in their cars, those who identify gender non-conforming, formerly incarcerated, in recovery, post-evangelical, lapsed, doubters or inked. I know a church … Continue reading
Lenten reflection – The after party
February 22, 2016 The prodigal has long since gone to sleep – too much wine, too many dusty miles, too much surprise, and looking for that safe, safe bed. The three of us sit — me, my old sweetheart, dozing, … Continue reading
Lenten reflection — recidivism
February 20, 2016 How many times do we expect the prodigal to return? What about the fourth time, when we are out of rings and robes and the only sandals in the house already have feet in them? What about … Continue reading
Lenten Reflection — party companions
Look this one who was lost is found; this one who was dead is alive. Registered sex offender. Heroin addict. Someone’s ex-spouse. The oldest meanest dog in the shelter. The retired businesswomen who never had time for her children. The … Continue reading
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Affirmation … “This I know”
LL Kroouze DuBreuil wrote this affirmation in response to an article in “Sojourner’s Magazine” which can be found here. The tale is told that the song by “Jesus LovesMe” was widely prevalent in churches in China in the early 1900’s. When … Continue reading
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