Weeping and Reaping

The writer of this psalm points us to a community and practice which futures and sustains hope, even in dry times when much may seem hopeless.

Servant Leaders

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 There are a lot of temptations to how we think about leadership in our lives and in the world: it is a trait some are born with? A position? A skill or special knowledge we learn? When two disciples argue over being leaders in the movement around Jesus, he shows them that … Read more

Seeking Wisdom: Sharing the Load

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 The people of Israel continue to wander in the wilderness and in discontent, and Moses turns to God to help. The answer that comes is wisdom for all of us who are wandering: we cannot bear all the weight of disruption and disturbance on our own… it must be shared … Read more

Seeking Wisdom: Welcome the Child

Jesus enlists the help of a child to show us the way of God’s coming realm. Those who have been in the center of the story will be asked to go to the margins, where God has gone ahead of us. Where are we listening for the voices of our children? For the voices of … Read more