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A mentor of mine uses this phrase to describe our tears. How does that sit with you? What is your experience? The world has given us...

21 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket, or under the bed, and not on the lampstand? 22 For there is...

There is a wonderfully complex parable of Jesus about Wheat and Tares (essentially weeds) that is easy to assume is just about throwing...

It has been just over a month since the murder of my sister at the hands of her son. I have an inner critic that is saying I don't need...

You are loved, accepted and included. Love breathed you into existence even if your parents didn't show you how valuable you truly are....

I have been reflecting on the various debates I engaged in with my Mom and my sister over the years. We are all deeply committed...

Is repentance just an archaic word? For many of us it brings to mind hell-fire preaching and decision making to believe Jesus is God and...

A friend was asking about how to read the Bible without the lens of legalism which is a great question!! I know that when I am feeling...

As I have had an awareness of my walk with the Lord, it has shifted over the years. As a young adult I often saw faith as arguing with...

11A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 12Immediately the Spirit drove him out into the...

Watch out for negativity bias. Jesus said these often forgotten words about the Kingdom in Luke. This has an impact on the Christian...

Art 'The Rest Among The Shepherds' by Massimo Barbi Christmas is here! Alleluia! Merry Christmas to you and yours! This is a major feast...

Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the...

In the spirit of John the Baptist, this will likely make some people mad. My hope is for introspection after the anger. Not a quick...

I really like how one of our priests, Mtr Kelly, jokingly said this today "In the Christian calendar, this is our New Year. Now prepare...

Why did I gravitate towards this image of Jesus as a young man? Jesus looks like more of a mythic person. He looks more like Conan the...

I want to share some thoughts and pieces of my story that are hard to share. Light and grace always defeats darkness and shame so here I...

Note: This will probably be a few blogs. When I reference Scripture I will bracket with asterisks. This is my journey of understanding at...

Today the Church celebrates All Saints Day. We look back at the heroes of the faith and allow them to inspire us to greater devotion to...

Hi, friends! It's been about 4 years since I blogged regularly. I forgot how to log in and maneuver my old site so here's my new one!