Jul 1, 2022 | Writings for the Journey
“Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am in their midst.” These words of Jesus areessential in understanding what the church is meant to be. They are the foundation for thestructure and rules that follow. They are the basis for why we meet as church. Yes, we...
Jun 16, 2022 | Writings for the Journey
Do you have a large house? A house can give you a sense of security, respite from the cold andheat of the weather, a feeling of all that is familiar and that all is well.Jesus had no home, he relied on his disciples and friends for a place to rest as he tended to...
Jun 3, 2022 | Writings for the Journey
As we struggle with the many things that are happening in our world and perceive their effect onus, how important it is to listen for the blessing. What can that mean for us? Henri Nouwenbelieves that when we receive a blessing, it is God’s way of showing his special...
May 8, 2022 | Writings for the Journey
If Jesus has conquered death, and if he is a part of us “in Christ”, and we are a part of him“the Body of Christ”, then we too can avoid being too afraid of death. Death can take manyforms: death of our human bodies, death of a relationship, death of moving from one...
May 2, 2022 | Writings for the Journey
At this time in which we live, many are losing hope in the future with so many challengesahead of us: climate change, wars, polarization and many more. We can becomeoverwhelmed.Yet during this uncertainty Jesus appears in this time of our discontent. When we say that...
Apr 25, 2022 | Writings for the Journey
As we let go of the Lenten season and celebrate the Christ’s resurrection, we are blessed withthe visitations that Christ gives to his apostles and disciples. These appearances bring withthem surprise and wonderment. They who were experiencing darkness and confusion...
