Unity of the Spirit

Unity of the Spirit

When I consider unity, I feel humble because I have seen so much division – within families, with colleagues and in communities. Thinking about where we have influence, let’s consider what unity would look like in our corner of the world. I was feeling anxious about a...
The Value of Compassion

The Value of Compassion

How are your bowels? Nope, this isn’t an awkward dive into your personal habits—no Bristol Stool Chart here! What I’m asking is far more fundamental than that. But first, let me tell you a story. It’s one I’ve been given permission to share. Last year, I was giving my...
He is Risen – and So Are We!

He is Risen – and So Are We!

Happy Easter! This is the season of resurrection, of life bursting forth where death once reigned, of hope that refuses to stay buried. It’s the season when we remember that Jesus didn’t just break out of the grave—he shattered every limitation we thought existed. And...
The Secular-Sacred Divide and a Block of Cheese

The Secular-Sacred Divide and a Block of Cheese

Emmental cheese isn’t something I think about often. Sure, I enjoy a nice cheddar as much as the next person, but pondering its theological implications? That’s not typical for me! Yet recently, God used a block of Emmental to speak to me. Granted, I was in Germany at...
Joy

Joy

During worship I had a picture of Jesus inviting me to join Father, Son and Holy Spirit in a circle dance. They were interlinked in a circle. I was reminded of the old traditional circle dances I learned as a teenager, arms intertwined at shoulder level and a lot of...