God. We would love to be on a mountain, away from all the confusion, and completely present with you. To see you glowing, to be aware of your power, to be aware that you are aware of us. That would be awesome. To have the confidence that Peter had, the confidence that Jesus was full […]

“I’ve been reading N.T. Wright the last few months. Three big books on the New Testament. I’m nearly done with the second, with the third waiting on the shelf. I’ve had them for four or five years, but just got around to reading them this summer. I think there is a fourth, on Paul, on […]

A few years back I said this: I think I want to give up communication for Lent this year. I think I want to stop trying to send messages, to cover all the channels. I think I’m tired of making sure all the bases are covered. I’m weary of needing more communication. Or maybe what […]

Rich Dixon is at an intersection. +++ At a busy metro intersection, a young man reminded us that RICH’S RIDE wasn’t about Rich – or a ride. + + + The light turned green, horns blared impatiently. He motioned for the folks behind us to wait. This was important. “I heard you speak this morning. […]

Jesus went to synagogue Saturday morning. He started teaching. Everyone started whispering. Mark’s story says that after synagogue, Jesus couldn’t do any miracles in town, other than healing a few sick people. Mark’s story says that Jesus was amazed at the lack of faith. It wasn’t that he had done anything wrong, according to these people. […]