Tag: change

  • The true scarcity of good soil

    The true scarcity of good soil

    Our soil is dying. We’re killing it. And this idea messes with us. With how we see ourselves in light of this danger.

  • Repent — why we keep having to remember what it means

    Repent — why we keep having to remember what it means

    The word and the concept get us all twisted. We think we’ve got it. Or that the church does. And then we prove we don’t.

  • Disciple—and the process of change

    Disciple—and the process of change

    The way we talk about faith is in the language of membership rather than the language of growing and changing.

  • Our Time

    Our Time

    John the Baptist and Andrew offer a hopeful vision of faith, adaptation, and trust at a time of great change.

  • Becoming Prophetic

    Becoming Prophetic

    When John the Baptist confronts religious leaders in line waiting to be baptized, we are confronted with the reality of change.

  • Clearly work needs to change

    Clearly work needs to change

    The Pandemic has helped us change the way we work. And there’s no “back” to go to. We ought to make work work.

  • Size — hope and an aspirational faith

    Size — hope and an aspirational faith

    The parable of the mustard seed is a treasured teaching we seem woefully unable to embody. At least we wish we could.

  • Evolving Habits

    Evolving Habits

    I used to drink a lot of Diet Coke. Now I hardly drink any. The reason for this is obvious. So why does it feel weird?