Behold, God’s dwelling place is with the human race. God, are you so sure that’s a good idea? It seems like every few weeks we hear news of another way that the world is falling apart. Shootings, bombings, stinginess, meanspiritedness, chaos, uncertainty – all of these things are what await you when you come toContinue reading >>
Children of Eternity: the Boston Prays Together interfaith prayer service
I was proud of so many things while watching the prayer service in response to the Boston marathon bombing. I was proud of my city, proud of its leaders, proud of its faith community, proud of its artists, and proud of its intellect. The faith leaders who spoke demonstrated phenomenal theological imagination, and I wasContinue reading >>
Blood on my bus stop
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Indeed, it happened once before. I was in a Medieval/Renaissance music class on the other side of Boston when planes took off from Boston Logan Airport that would later be flown into the World Trade Center. But that was different. Though Boston panicked and wept and lost,Continue reading >>
The fruitfulness of desolation
There are some Gospel passages, poetry, songs, pieces of art, for which I know I’m not ready. I’ve pondered them and know in my heart that someday they will mean something to me. Someday they will shake my foundation. But not yet. I’m not ready yet. John 12:24 is one of those kernels: Amen, amen, I sayContinue reading >>
when it’s hard to say “I’m praying for you”
Recently I heard sad news from someone I know too well to call an acquaintance and not quite well enough to call a good friend. When I heard this news my heart ached, and I wished peace and consolation onto this person. In short, I prayed. But I couldn’t say that I was praying. SayingContinue reading >>
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