Good Friday’s Wheat and Yeast
John 12:23-26 Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, IContinue Reading
Author: Tending to the Margins
Lover of all things that relate to theology and therapy! As a worship leader and clinical social worker, I learn best in the intersections of steady curiosity and humility.
The Cross of Holy Week: Stop the Blame Game
In my early 40s I remember wondering if I would ever be able to outgrow my genuine dislike for ArrogantsContinue Reading
Love Lifted Me (and You)
A woman I know shares, with her full permission, this story from her life: “I’ll never forget what happenedContinue Reading
Lenten Flops and Failures
Dear Spiritual Pilgrims, In many fourth weeks of Lent I have wanted to roll my eyes and throw in theContinue Reading
The Wild Animals in the Wilderness of our Lives
“Jesus sits with wild beasts, and he is cared for by divine beings who presumably make his stay bearable.” —SarahContinue Reading
Valentine’s Day: A Prayer for Every Day of the Year
In virtual worship today, Pastor Alex McCauslin of Journey of Faith Christian Church, shared this prayer with her congregation. IContinue Reading
Rumi and de Mello: Soul Marinade
Each morning when I rise, after checking my electronic life-line for anything urgent (the ridiculous iphone), I pull outContinue Reading
A Classic Tale Made New
A rabbi named Zusya died and went to stand before the judgment seat of God. As he waited for GodContinue Reading
King Herod and Donald Trump the Great
The Herods are really hard to like if you are a person who values compassion over competition. The Christian TestamentContinue Reading
The Work of Christmas?
Friends, you have likely read or heard this poem before. It is a classic. As we round out the 12thContinue Reading
