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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
