It can be humbling for me to realize how limited my understanding is. Sometimes I think I’m seeing things clearly, that I really have a grip on what’s happening in my life. There are those moments when everything seems to be flowing smoothly, and I’m advancing toward my goals. At other times, I feel lost …
We live in a world that values the appearance of strength, health, and invulnerability. Most of us do our best to present ourselves as successful people, whether through job resumés or Facebook profiles. Sometimes, the pressure to seem successful can feel almost overwhelming. Even when we put forward a positive image, we can’t escape from …
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts. -1 Corinthians 12:29-31a In the Quaker tradition, we have found that God gives spiritual gifts to the whole community – the body …
I’ve heard it said that there are no atheists in foxholes. Whether or not that expression is literally true, I take this to mean that, in the face of imminent death, everybody wants something to hold onto. Even those who have a philosophical aversion to the idea of God may catch themselves in a moment of crisis …
Dear friends, As we welcome the new year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the shape that my ministry has taken in the last 12 months. For me, 2013 was a time of exploring new models, making new friends and learning new skills. It was a year that radically challenged many of …
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One of my favorite childhood movies is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. (The 1971 version, not that Johnny Depp nonsense.) I love the film on a variety of levels, from its silliness and imaginative flair, to the way it not-so-subtly critiques the evils of greed, consumerism, narcissism and arrogance. Over the course of the …
It’s easy to underestimate the value of trust in my daily life. For example, I generally feel secure in the quality of the food I buy. This relieves me from a huge amount of worry and second-guessing when I sit down for a meal. I trust that those who produce and package my food take …