Nancy and Saint John and I were sitting in the food court, talking about the story of the feeding of the 15,000. That’s what I call it. “Maybe you can help me,” I said to John. “I’ve got a couple questions about the version of the story we read in ‘The Gospel according to Saint […]

I was talking with a friend who designs web forms, among other things. We were trying to figure out what it might mean to represent Jesus at work. Other than telling your coworkers that Jesus loves them. Which, though it is true, often does not fit in the conversation. I suggested that it might mean […]

“We’re going to Walmart for retail-inspired spiritual formation?” Jane asked. “Is it a case study in what not to wear for becoming like Jesus?” I had started talking with her about spiritual formation a couple weeks earlier.  I told her about my idea  of  building reflection about spiritual formation in visits to Target instead of […]

Sometimes when I’m talking about prayer with a group of people I’ll say, “So, prayer can be defined as talking with God, right?” And people often nod. Depending on where the group is. Then I’ll say, “So, is Jesus God?” And when I’m having this conversation, most people will say “Yes.” And then I’ll say, […]