Reflecting on 4 Decades

I wrote this blog in April but didn’t post it until September…#covid. I had the rare opportunity to be with my parents on my birthday this year. That hasn’t happened for several years. As is their custom, dinner included some reflection questions. Because the chances for these kinds of conversations… Continue reading

The Fabric is Thin

Reflection on Psalm 90, given at the National Worship Conference 2021 (ELCIC/Anglican Church in Canada) In our liturgical tradition, each year we cycle through themes of anticipation, celebration, discovery, lament, grief, renewal and growth.  Each year we are guided again by the orbit of a divine narrative that pulls us in,… Continue reading

What has been Entrusted

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge; by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith. Grace be with you. (1 Tim. 6:20-21) These last few chapters of 1 Timothy do sound a bit… Continue reading

Waiting

a reflection on moving during a pandemicWaitingFor the new thing to start.For friendshipsThat smell like fresh coffee and pastries,For living into a new jobThat feels like steppingFrom a rocking boat onto solid ground—Legs shaking from the memory of rocky waves,But heart calm knowing the ground is once again solid. WaitingFor… Continue reading

Jesus Got Up From the Table

Maundy Thursday Sermon April 17, 2014 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Last summer I had the chance to spend a week at the Taize Community in France.  Taize is an ecumenical monastery that draws people from all over the world together to spend a week in prayer, service, study and fellowship.  Each… Continue reading