“On Lent and Justice and Slogging Through Both” We are in the season of Lent–a time when many of us Christians give up or pick up habits in an effort to grow closer to becoming that person we believe (fingers crossed) God has called us to be. A few weeks ago, I read a devotion … [Read more…]
“Resolute” As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” Luke 9:51 As part of the confirmation curriculum we are using, the students and their mentors are reading through the Gospel of Luke together. This week our reading included chapters 9 and 10. Chapter 9 of … [Read more…]
“From Our Bishop” February 15, 2024 What should have been a day of celebration became a nightmare when shooters opened fire on the crowds gathered yesterday at the Chiefs Kingdom Champion Parade near Union Station in downtown Kansas City. I invite you to join me in praying for the victim who died, and the other … [Read more…]
“Are We Paying Attention?” Have you ever missed the turn onto your street? I’m not talking after recently moving to a new city or neighborhood–I mean a true head in the clouds moment where you blew right past the place you’ve been turning into for at least three years. I would like to tell you … [Read more…]
“It’s All Been Done Before” Today is February 2, Groundhog Day. My family has always had something of a connection to Groundhog Day. My dad grew up in a small “town” (really a ¼ mile stretch of road between 2 hills with about 10 homes) about 15 miles from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Most summers, one of … [Read more…]
“Transformation: With Water” A colleague and former classmate of mine, Heather, writes a devotion each week to go along with that week’s Lectionary (a seasonal Scripture guide) reading. A couple of weeks ago she shared a reflection on baptism and transformation that made an impression on me. I hope you will be as blessed by … [Read more…]
“Helvetica and Filling in the Gaps” While we were in New York last month, one of the many highlights of the week was taking in a couple of Broadway shows. One of the shows we saw was titled Gutenberg! The Musical! It was so much fun. The show portrays 2 aspiring playwrights (Bud & Doug) … [Read more…]
New Year, One Word: Compassion Over Christmas, our family took a trip to NYC–along with half the world’s population! It was beyond crowded at most of the tourist spots. Just for some perspective, here’s a look at our ferry on the way back from Ellis Island: See those life vests up above? Just decoration…if that … [Read more…]
“In The Beginning” In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” … [Read more…]
“To Be Known” The other day, as I was talking to my 15-year-old in the kitchen, I noticed that he was sporting a new watch–a Hello Kitty watch. Where’d you get that?, I asked. And then answered my own question before he could get there. His buddy, _____, of course. This is the same friend who … [Read more…]