There are dozens—maybe hundreds—of names and epithets for Jesus. The photo below shows the cover of a notepad that I keep on my desk, featuring just a few of these.
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Christmas is God with Skin On
There’s something I want very much—something big—but I can’t make it happen. I have to wait for it, knowing it may never come. I have to wait in faith, prepared to let it go. I just have to let God have His way. I don’t even feel right about praying for this thing anymore. I’ve given up my rights. And so, in this waiting, I have peace.
Drum Taps: Walt Whitman’s War
As we observe Remembrance/Veterans Day this year, let’s take inspiration from Walt Whitman.
The Sign of Jonah & the Revival of Love
“Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth?” said Jesus. “No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now on there will be five in one household divided, three against two and two against three” (Luke 12:51-2).
Glenn Gould & the Group of Seven: A Northern Train Adventure
On a recent trip to the east coast of Lake Superior, I rode the Agawa Canyon Tour train from Sault Ste Marie into the Algoma region, a round trip of eight hours.
The Symphony of God: Thoughts on the Body of Christ
Imagine life as a symphony composed by God, with parts for many different players. What part do you play?
Julian of Norwich, Part 2: God’s Great Deed
It is not hard to believe that God is love, or that Christianity is about love. But it is hard to believe only that—and to know nothing else.
Julian of Norwich, Part 1: All For Love
Here, in two installments, are excerpts from an introduction I wrote to my favorite spiritual writer, Julian of Norwich. Part 2 next time.
The Work of the Holy Spirit: John 16:12-15
This week, a guest post from a lay minister at our church who preached the following homily based on John 16:12-15.
The Champagne of Assisi: Uncorking Praise
In place of New Year’s resolutions (which usually fail!) some have the custom of choosing a word, just one word, to accompany and inspire them through the year.