300 words a day

If you followed the last few weeks, you’ll know FREEDOM TOUR 2016 featured some intense evening discussions. You might guess that by the time the ride ended, we were a pretty tight group. That’s what happens in a community that serves and sacrifices together and challenges each other. You might also guess there had been […]

In reading yesterday’s post (though back when it was first published), someone asked, “What was there about Jesus that inspired Matthew and friends to want to eat with him?” I searched for the phrase “with sinners.” Which took me to Luke 15. It’s a chapter I’ve read often, with three parables I’ve taught about. But I never […]

Social outcasts still have friends. The rest of the social outcasts. There are always more outsiders than insiders. There are always people at the margins, going about their business, expecting to not be noticed. At least not positively. When a social outcast is seen, valued, embraced, they–we–want to share the news with friends. “This is […]

God of heaven and earth,We know that we want joyand are called to rejoiceand are offered examples of rejoicing. God of heaven and earth,we know that we have fatigueand wander into uncertaintyand see examples of pain and struggle. Today we light a candle called joy. We ask you to use its lightto help us see […]

“Our Father, who art in heaven” It’s the start of a really famous prayer. It’s full of grand things: hallowedness. trespassing. kingdoms. glory. They are the kind of images that fit well with the majestic songs of Christmas. Buried in the middle of the prayer is a simple daily request. “Give us this day our daily bread.” […]