Tag: hope

  • A New Name

    A New Name

    If you had a different name then the one you were given, what would it be? What would mine be? Really, what goes into a name?

  • Dreams are too important for your skepticism

    Dreams are too important for your skepticism

    We treat dreams as optional rather than vital and skepticism like something virtuous and real. This arrangement reinforces failure.

  • Preparing for Departure—for Easter 7B

    Preparing for Departure—for Easter 7B

    In preparing his disciples for his departure, Jesus prays that his joy be in them and that this joy be complete—a truly possible hope.

  • Let’s Celebrate

    Let’s Celebrate

    In the empty tomb, we have an image that reveals both fearful skepticism and hopeful resolve that God’s grace overcomes death.

  • True Abundance

    True Abundance

    The return of temptation is a reminder of what our resistance to temptation is really about. Keeping faith in a life full of hope.

  • Pitchers and Catchers Report

    Pitchers and Catchers Report

    Episode 68 of the Make Saints podcast

  • Believe is an active verb

    Believe is an active verb

    What it means to believe is to live a certain way, not simply believe certain things. It requires a life of difference and effort.

  • Quit Often — and the need for skillful change

    Quit Often — and the need for skillful change

    Our culture’s myths around work, responsibility and purpose leave us fragile. We need to build up the skill of quitting better.