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God We are in a hospital chapel on Mother’s Day. We need to have tears wiped away from our eyes. None of us wants to be here. Except, perhaps, for those in the Family Birthing Center who have just been through labor and are holding a newborn, healthy and squalling or content. The rest of […]

God. We know that we’re invited to love each other, that it’s the heart of your commandments. “If you love me,” you said, “you will keep my commands.” And then a bit later you said, “here’s my command: love one another.” And then you loved us. As you always have and always will. I fear […]

I was in the room because it was Sunday, and he had done church at home for them for a few years since she couldn’t get out. And, you know, I’m a chaplain. And they needed a little church right now. Decades into the relationship, only days left. We were talking about her a bit. […]

Rich Dixon talks about why his riding matters. +++ Last time I told you Sumi’s story. Reflecting on her experiences, I’m reminded of a few things I tend to forget. One single life holds infinite value for Jesus. He sacrificed himself for all of us, and for each of us. To paraphrase C.S. Lewis, “Jesus would […]

On the night before Jesus was killed, Peter promised that he would always follow Jesus. To the death. It’s the kind of promise we want to make to God. Within a few hours, to three different people, Peter denied that he had been with Jesus, that he had known Jesus. Three times. He was scared. […]