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…
“I have lived too long where I am reachable.”–Rumi It is a wonderful thing to be invited—especially when the invitation…
“If we don’t come apart for while, we will come apart after awhile.” –Dallas Willard Brad is a pastor whose…
In October of 2004, I gave each of my colleagues at International Justice Mission two gifts: a blank leather journal…
“We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.” —Bishop Ken…
“Calling is a much abused word today. In the church it can be little more than a pious euphemism for…
“Spiritual leadership springs forth in grace from our very desire for God’s presence. This does not take effort or striving. …
“When I want to do good, evil is close at hand.” ~the apostle Paul Moses was destined to be a…
“For what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more…
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