Listen

April 2, 2021
          Jesus allows himself to be bound—the one bound by nothing.  In his binding we are being set free.  You were bound; maybe you remember.  We can feel as if…

Light in the Darkness

February 14, 2021
          The power of darkness is fear.  There is fear in the darkness, fear of the dark.  Children want the nightlight.  I’m liking the flashlight on my cell phone.  There…

From Fearful to Cheerful

August 9, 2020
At a point of special relief and joy, Blanche DuBois, a character in Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire, exclaims, “Sometimes there’s God, so quickly.”  Maybe we’ve each had…

Signs of God’s Glory

May 31, 2020
Wind, fire, speaking . . . listening to Pentecost, I’m reminded of Elijah in the cave.  Elijah fled from Jezebel and the northern kingdom afraid for his life.  The apostles…
Jesus, stand among us in your risen power.  Disciples long for this: to see Jesus, have him with us, in his risen, resurrection power.  Those first disciples were scared for…

Guaranteed

May 17, 2020
An advocate to help us and to be with us forever.  Help.  Forever.  You know this word advocate: someone who speaks up for you; someone who is on your side. …