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On being seen, needing love, and hosting joy
In the life and ministry of Rev. Rebecca Nickel, I see the fire of the Spirit and the love of Jesus. And I am grateful for it all.
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How is the Supreme Court more broken than congress?
The Supreme Court keeps trying to convince us that it doesn’t need to worry about the real world. Or the constitution. Or rights even.
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Make it Simple — fixing the problem of power
Abundance, complexity — the language around the public discourse is avoiding the problem (power) and solution (simplicity).
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The fresh hell of new war
Many want to paint war as virtuous, distorting the mercy of God as weak. These would steal your soul and have you thank them.
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Befriending the Spirit
Before the Pentecost event, Jesus reminds his followers that their work and comfort come are the same: relational and active and loving.
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One Serious Prayer — an incredible oneness in love
Jesus prays, not just for his followers or for us, but for all peoples to find unity with him — an embrace of the transformative love of God.
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Jesus’s Leave-Taking — the Ascension and modern discipleship
The Ascension of Christ is our opportunity to reflect on our relationship to Jesus, as followers and present participants.
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The Promise — True peace, the Spirit, and actually living
Jesus makes a promise to his disciples about presence and peace that is fundamentally different than the promises of the world.
