Justice
Justice isn’t an abstract idea—it’s the everyday work of noticing who is being left out, who is being harmed, and where love is still needed. In the messy, ordinary spaces of our lives, we’re invited to pay attention, to listen deeply, and to respond with courage and compassion. This is where faith becomes action—imperfect, persistent, and rooted in the belief that things can be made more whole.
Messy Christian music playlist
Every ordinary day, I am reminded that I am weak and desperately need God. When I forget the birthday of someone dear to me, when…
A troubled conscience
On June 20, Pope Francis visited the gravesites of two Italian priests who were well-known for the ministry among the poor and their opposition to…
Finding the balance
Carrying my laundry basket across the lawn, I feel a sudden sting. I was feeling peaceful and content as I did my chores. I…
The jail we are all in
Photo credit: http://www.freeimages.com/photo/prison-1201356 I spend most of time going through life assuming that I am basically a good person who is OK with God. But,…
Kingdom of God
Wendell Berry speaks of the Kingdom of God like an economy in a way that totally burns in my soul and speaks to our world…
Compass
i’d like a compass with you at the north and my sisters in the west i’ll keep it in my pocket and take it…
Following Jesus outside the box
Since I was a kid, good folks started challenging me to think “outside the box.” In one case, I remember sitting in the shade on…
On practicing Christian hospitality
My husband and I recently made the difficult decision to open our guestroom to a family experiencing homelessness in our community. We heard about a…