Even When the Doors are Shut: Encountering the Risen Christ
My favorite thing about the Easter story—aside from the resurrection itself—is reading the stories about Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances and how each one was different, uniquely suited to the person(s) he…
The Practice of Keeping Vigil
“Who can stay awake in this night of God? Who will not be as if paralyzed by it? Christ’s struggle was with God. This was his real agony. He overcame…
“When the wise men saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they…
“When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.” Matthew 1:1825 “Sooner or later,…
“Waiting is the hidden preparation through which God puts his ministers. We neglect it to our own peril.” –Richard Foster…
“Spiritual leadership springs forth in grace from our very desire for God’s presence. This does not take effort or striving. …
“I didn’t want to be the leader because the leader always gets voted off the island.” Gary Hogeboom Survivor Guatemala…
“I will give them one heart, and put a new spirit within them; I will remove the heart of stone…
Then Jesus came to his disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “So, could you not stay…
Oh God, let something essential happen to me, something more than interesting or entertaining or thoughtful. Oh God, let something…
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