Over 120 RestoWomen gathered last weekend in Middleburg to consider what it means to be mature and secure children of God. Kristen Terry led us through scripture, brain science and attachment theories to help us better understand how we view God as our parent and how we can rest secure as His children. On Friday […]
Two weeks ago David Griffin spoke on Isaiah 54:1-10 at our mid-week eucharist It is not for nothing that book of Isaiah has earned the nickname “The Fifth Gospel.” Although it begins with warnings of judgment, the book concludes with some of the most encouraging promises of redemption that we find in the Old Testament. Indeed, […]
Several days ago, as I was preparing for a workshop session that I would be facilitating on the Khmer Pastors’ retreat, Liz reminded me to leave room to be surprised. She was right. The Holy Spirit so often surprises me in the midst of the mundane, and I operate best when I assume a posture […]
Readings: Psalm 121; Isa. 49:1-7; Gal 2:15-21; Mark 6:13-29 Today* marks the 6th day of the new administration under Trump. It is the second day of the annual audit at my office.And we’re in the midst of the sometimes dreary days of midwinter; although, today offers a welcome (warm and bright) reprieve. As we begin […]
And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into […]
My gas tank light flashed on. Ugh, I heaved. What an apropos picture for what I feel like right now. The morning was still dark and I was driving to meet with three seventh grade girls whom I was supposed to be “mentoring.” But I felt out of gas. Runnin’ on empty. Like I had nothing to give. I should NOT be […]
The second installment in our series of ‘Cambodia reflections’ During my recent trip to Cambodia God worked in my life in ways that were not apparent to me. We did many activities, one that stuck out to me and made me think was the prayer walk. Walking around Phnom Penh in the red light district, […]
On Sunday, I talked about acknowledging gaps in our faith, including our knowledge. When I woke up this morning, I realized I had gaps in my understanding of the Ascension. Today is the day that the church celebrates Jesus’s ascension into heaven, and while I’ve studied this before, it’s not the easiest concept to wrap […]
Our Thursday in I was full. Full of everything that a day can be filled with. We were tourists in a new place looking to explore with a purpose. This sent us to an afternoon prayer walk. We walked and walked and stopped for lunch and Turkish coffee. We walked some more and stopped for […]
February is always a long month. I guess it is the shortest month, if you’re counting days, but for me, it never feels like the shortest month. The excitement of the holidays is long past and I’m ready to shed my winter coat. I’m tired of the early darkness and spring break is too many […]