Sharing a Church in the Holy Land Gets Complicated
Six different denominations vie for space at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem – sometimes with violence.
Despite the Rain, I Will Build this Fire
I worked intently to cook a meal for my campers so that they could eat only to find that a back-up dinner was on its way. Was there a point to that work?
The 5 Second Rule, But For Words
A house rule that lets you take back what you said within five seconds of saying it
Shame, Healing, Love, and Acceptance
We burden one another we shame each day. Shame makes us feel unworthy and rejected. Love welcomes us home in God’s embrace.
Asking Why: The White Rose
Facing the horrors of the Nazi regime, members of the White Rose asked why and they acted. Asking why strengthens our faith for action.
Faith, Trust, Risks, Obedience, Belief: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Faith means being willing to take risks that Jesus asked us to take.
Forgiving the Unforgivable: Mark Stroman & Rais Bhuiyan
Even after suffering a hate crime, Rais Bhuiyan was determined to forgive the shooter and care for his family.
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
Yosef, a Gentile, and the Sabbath: A Parable from the Talmud
When you honor the Sabbath with the best of what you have, the Sabbath will bless you abundantly.
Sin Boldly: Martin Luther
Sin, but don’t cover it up. Believe in Christ more than the power of sin.