Tag Archives: way of the cross

Love, lies, and blessing

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

We can protect our tongues from bitterness and our souls from shame by keeping to the truth, and holding fast to the hope that Christ has set before us, and following him, step by step, word by word, in the way of the cross, the way of God’s unimaginable love, for all whom God has made in the image of the living God. Continue reading →

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Overcome

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

What should a disaster preparedness plan for a church look like? Continue reading →

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Godsplaining

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

This, the Christian story, the Gospel story, is the story within which we live, and move, and have our being. This is our story. Continue reading →

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Gateway Jesus

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

The readings are for “Good Shepherd Sunday,” fourth of Easter, 2017 I have some sympathy with Jesus’ original audience, who heard him speak of sheep and shepherds, gates and gatekeepers, and wondered what he might mean. So he tries to … Continue reading →

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Simon Peter Says

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

Think positive Put on a brave face Put your best foot forward Do not waver Do not speak of death and it will not happen Do not look upon the cross and it will not crush you Look on the … Continue reading →

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Love your neighbour/Stand your ground

Posted on July 14, 2013 by

A reflection on three little words: Love your neighbour and three more: Stand your ground. Stand your ground: refuse to yield to the insidious isms of the age. Stand your ground: let love outweigh fear, pity dominate over prejudice, mercy … Continue reading →

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Lent-check

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Matthew 20: 17-28 Jesus predicts his suffering and death – and the disciples’ response still leaves a little something to be desired. They have got past last Sunday’s denial of the whole horrible thing – they can, perhaps by now, bring themselves … Continue reading →

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