On faith, love, and mixed identitiesEaster 4C | John 10:22-30 After spending the last three weeks talking about the resurrection, the lectionary throws us back into the middle of the story, which is always a bit of a headtrip. But I think, given the chance to get up to speed, …
Preparing for Renewal
In just a few weeks, we are entering a time of clergy and congregational renewal – which is the word the Lilly Foundation prefers over Sabbatical – because it speaks to the intent of the time. It is a time in which a clergy person and their family can seek renewal through rest and discovery. And the …
A Word: Too close to Jesus?
Intimacy, love, and discipleshipEaster 3C | John 21:1-19 Our friends are done with that locked house now. They are out on the water, fishing. Fresh air, not that stilted fear-filled air the city offers. No, out here, they can really breathe. It is heavenly out on a boat, just waiting. Except …