Part 2: Lament that Leads to Justice: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s Transforming Leadership
“Where do we go from here—chaos or community?” Martin Luther King, Jr. Lament is a spiritual practice that is more than mere catharsis; when practiced fully, it can be a…
Epiphany: When the Star Beckons
Lectionary Readings for Epiphany: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 “They set out; and there ahead of them, went the star they had seen at it’s rising,…
“It is not enough for the priests and ministers of the future to be moral people, well- trained, eager to…
“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…
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