You, you, God thinks about you.God was thinking of you long before your debut.From the very beginning, amid history and time,you, little one, never left God’s mind.– from Matthew Paul … Continue reading Advent 2023: Hope
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Advent 2022: Hope
If we cling to our idea of hope in the future, we might not notice the peace and joy that are available in the present moment. The best way to … Continue reading Advent 2022: Hope
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Powerful Faith
Power can have a range of effects on faith, and it’s my belief that a truly robust faith has room for this feeling. For an earlier post about power, click … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Powerful Faith
1 Corinthians 13 (Part 5): The Greatest of These Is Love
Love is the greatest because while faith is preached and hope pertains to the future life, love reigns. As 1 John says: ‘By this we know his love, that he … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13 (Part 5): The Greatest of These Is Love
Sloth
Latin Root: Acedia– inability to care, dejection, depression Gilligan’s Island character: Gilligan Traditional Corresponding Virtue: Diligence/Persistence Strange as this may be, of the seven deadlies, I find sloth the most … Continue reading Sloth
Hope, Faith, and Other Tools for Difficult Times
Hebrews 6 concludes with a message of hope. The passage opens by revisiting God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 22 that Abraham’s descendants would number more than the sands on … Continue reading Hope, Faith, and Other Tools for Difficult Times
Hope
So much feels wrong with the world around us,
so much feels wrong with the world inside us,
but in all this darkness, there is still a light.
Hope always shows up where it’s least expected.
2016: Bar Chaplain Year in Review
Yeah, 2016 basically sucked for everyone… except Tom. I was really confused at first when my friend Matthew said those words, so I decided to reflect on them and offer … Continue reading 2016: Bar Chaplain Year in Review