Category Archives: Jesus

What to do with the mess.

Words matter. We saw this week the power of words, as our president stumbled and failed to use the words that were necessary, required, given the mess our country is facing. I don’t know that I always have the best words, but I hope to leave you with a little hope.

No Situation is Un-transfigurable

Today’s odd story has a deep truth to teach us: “No situation is un-transfigurable.” God brings hope, and beauty, and love to the most painful times. God invites us to be a people of transfiguration, to bring healing, and hope, and love to the most unlikely people, the most unlikely situations.

Is there room for conservatism in America? (Questions for America Part 2)

I know it may come as a surprise for some of you, to hear me ask: “Is there room for conservatism in America?” But on personal levels, national levels, and global levels we could learn to slow down, to consider the ramifications of our actions.