Reading: John 17:1-11 Reflection: I think our modern world has done us a disservice by taking two things away from us: mythology and the Spirit. The loss of both of these is due in large part to the Enlightenment and the reaction of faithful, but scared, Christians to the Enlightenment. First, mythology has been taken … Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come, 7th Sunday of Easter 2020 →

Reading: Luke 24:36-53 Reflection: "You are my witnesses." Now in my mid-thirties, I spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to be a witness to the resurrection. We, in the 21st Century, are at an historical disadvantage. We are living in "post-" times: post-modern, post-enlightenment, post-Christian, and sadly, post-fact. When we look … Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come, May 23, 2020 →

Reading: Mark 16.9-15, 19-20 Reflection: This reading from Mark is, by every serious Biblical scholar of every political and religious persuasion, not original to the gospel. Mark's gospel ends with the women coming to the tomb, being told Jesus is headed to Galilee ahead of the disciples, and the women running away and saying nothing … Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come, May 22, 2020 →

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Reflection: It is tempting on this day to think that the ascension of the Risen Christ means that in some way he is less present to us, his followers. Tempting, but wrong as the prayer below reminds us. When Christ Jesus ascended the person of Jesus as we knew him on earth … Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come, Ascension Day 2020 →

Today, in the readings for the daily prayers we have what may be one of my favorite readings from all of Exodus. The reading is when God gives the people of Israel the bread from heaven. You can read it here. You might think that I love the reading because of its association with the … Continue reading Let Justice Rain Down Like Manna →

Rest: Receive the gift of God's grace, peace, and restoration. Community: Who is your community? Have fun with friends today. Be joyful. Today is the last day of this part of our Lenten discipline. Reflect on how your life is different after engaging intentionally with your faith during this holy season?

Go: Cross boundaries, listen deeply, and live like Jesus. Community: Who is your community? Contact a local elected representative. Talk to them about a vulnerable group in your community.

Bless: Share faith and unselfishly give and serve. Community: Who is your community? Call a friend just to catch up.

Turn: Turn, listen, and choose to follow Jesus. Community: Who is your community? Invite silence into all your interactions today.

Learn: Reflect on Scripture each day, especially on Jesus' life and teaching. Community: Who is your community? Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches." Who is your community?