Click here to listen: “A man had two sons.” It is the most familiar story with a most ambiguous beginning. “A man had two sons.” Who is this man? Where did he live? What were his son’s names? How old were they? It doesn’t matter. Scripture doesn’t tell us everything we want know, just… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Rejoice
The Little Mermaid: The Simile of Adolescence
Imagine that one of your friends invites you to join him or her to see a movie with a group of people you don’t really know. After the movie you grab a cup of coffee together and someone asks, “What did you think of the movie?” If you admit that the movie was really good,… Read more »
Pastoral Prayer, Sunday, September 25, 2011
God of the ages, you have revealed your grace in our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we wait on your mercies, strengthen us to live in your justice, that with open hearts we may hear and accomplish your will. You call us to rejoice and then again to rejoice in the work of your Kingdom. You… Read more »
Rejoice With Me: Luke 15:1-10
This parable is not about me or what I want it to say. It is about God—A God who gives us the grace and the space to wonder and wander and doddle and dream, and when our dreams turn to nightmares, God welcomes us home with joy.