minting treasure
Enjoy a new poem from Vern Fein! –Renée GOD DIDN’T MAKE MONEY Warned about the love of money,the worst worm for the heart. So praise to Jesus—flogged the money changersout of
Read Morestrategic questions
When we are hopeful about an inspired idea, how do we get (unlikely) others on board? The mother of the baby boy was in a desperate position. Having hid her
Read Morejourneys to and from
Much of our wrestling happens at night. No wonder Jacob’s story resonates. He’s had twenty years to contemplate the things he said and the ways he acted towards his brother.
Read Moreperformance reflection
After five years as a pastor, looking forward to the coming year, I am called to reflect on my performance and share my vision for the future. Self-assessment is a
Read MoreSADNESS and JOY—AT THE SAME TIME
Renée asked me if I would share one of my postings from Facebook as part of the pastoral letter this week. -Ron Simkins Without doubt, my thoughts these days are deeply
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Our Reparations Conversations have thus far focused on history. What actions have repaired societies after grievous wrongs? What attempts seem to have failed? Legal remedies, re-education, compensation for loss, truth-telling,
Read Morefoolishness of God
I accidentally read the “wrong” scriptures this morning. Twice when I went looking for Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth, I landed in 1 Corinthians. Unusual. Worth paying
Read Morechanging perspectives
I have so appreciated learning about the history of different kinds of reparations in various times and places, and the results of diverse approaches. This Sunday evening at 6:15 Central,
Read Morecorporate wholeness
“…and neither can the individual bear such universal suffering and sadness.” Richard Rohr’s reflection Our Faith is In Community resonated, while this last line articulated the weight under which I’ve
Read Moreour neighbors’ health
My left foot was behaving strangely. I couldn’t seem to grip my sandal, and I stubbed my toe when I ran. So I bought shoes that fit securely, and ignored
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