The wonder of the babe we adored in the manger will grow into its fullness within us if we let it. Epiphany is here!
Read moreWe don't rest on our laurels.
We are called to remember—and to live out—particularly during times when religious institutions (read Baptist churches) are ridiculed, ignored, have lost their luster, and are looked upon with askance, that WE are called to be ever mindful of the foreboding presence or injustice, to heed our call to do justice, love kindness, and to leave our Imprints of Peace as we walk gently on the earth.
Read moreThe Anointing
With the authority of a prophet and a priest, she anointed Jesus, from head to toe. Scriptures report that Jesus was moved by her priestly act and said, “She has done a beautiful thing.”
Read moreGod helps those who CANNOT help themselves.
In continuation of this Women’s History Month and Lenten series around women in the bible, I am drawn to one of my “go-to” sisters who is depicted in three of the Gospel accounts, as a woman with issues.
Read morePreach like a Grrrlll!
The woman came to the well to draw water. Jesus, in his own thirst, asked her for a drink. I would have loved to be a fly on that well.
Read morePalms of Monday
For the duration of this week, we continue our passage with Jesus through Jerusalem to Calvary. So then, let us prayerfully insert our full selves into this journey–for much will unfold before we get to the end. Don’t hurry or shortcut the path, but look, listen, taste and smell the various blessings along the way.
Read moreSolidarity with Immigrants
Now, we don’t have time to waste. So let’s do this. Keep your eyes and ears open on behalf of the most vulnerable in our community and country – to love our neighbor as much as we love ourselves.
Read moreStrength from the beginning of the week, for the remaining week ahead.
Will we be extremists for hate, or will we be extremists for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice, or will we be extremists for the cause of justice? -MLK, Jr.
Read moreEpiphany 2017
Because the wise ones came from faraway and outside places, and were daring enough to go to a remote town in Palestine millennia ago, we too come all these years later, to offer him our best.
Read moreWe are not forsaken; we are cast down, but we are not defeated.
Not only are we called to remember who we are, but we are called to be conscious of the experiences of others who have reportedly been targeted with violence, harassment; some have even been stripped of sacred wraps by so-called disciples of the elected leader, who in their actions and words have declared that there is no longer a place in our country for those of different religious and life expressions. Brothers and sisters, we must resist this evil.
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