In the Gospel of John, Jesus performs seven signs which give hints about who he is and the needs he’s addressing. Note that they’re not called “miracles,” but “signs.” Beyond … Continue reading Jesus Notices the Paralyzed Man (Lent 2023)
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On Rest
How do you rest? It’s not just sleep or idling or “wasting time”; there’s something different about resting. It’s a cycle of replenishing the spirit for the work ahead, and … Continue reading On Rest
The Sacredness of Skipping Church
There’s something different about Sunday morning. Monday through Friday, my neighbors and I are frantically getting ready for the day, walking from front doors to cars doors and nesting coffee … Continue reading The Sacredness of Skipping Church
Living in Constant Crisis
“Code Blue ED2! Code Blue ED2!” The announcement came over the loudspeaker in the middle of my daytime shift, so I dashed to the elevator and headed downstairs to the … Continue reading Living in Constant Crisis