I was in Seattle recently–Holy Week, actually–and I stopped inside a Catholic chapel in my friends’ neighborhood. This icon, known as Mary the Undoer of Knots, was on display. I’d never encountered it before, and something about it really resonated with me. We live in a society filled with people…
I considered writing this morning about the cycle of violence, and peacemaking, and gun control. I considered talking (again) about the danger of fear and how it brings us to dangerous and often unhealthy reactions and how Jesus, if he teaches us anything, shows us how not to do any…
Last Sunday at Journey, we walked the labyrinth at a nearby park. (They didn’t have a labyrinth; in true Journey creative fashion, one of our Elders borrowed a chalker from a friend who runs a softball field and just made one!) As we walked, there were poems and quotes to…
Friends, today is the official release date for Where Jesus Prayed! I know, I know. It came early, which was such a FUN surprise! But in the spirit of the official date, I wanted to share with you the chapter I wrote from one of my favorite places, Tabgha. Enjoy! 3…
Happy Moltmann Monday! Today’s excerpt comes from The Source of Life, which is a small little easy read book that is a great starting point for anyone who’s just getting to know Moltmann. I’m going to share the beginning of his chapter on prayer. (italics are his, bold is mine)…
