I wish I could tell you I got up every morning like a saint, rising at the break of dawn and saying my prayers. The truth is, I routinely oversleep. It’s med-related. But that’s no comfort. Going off my meds is not an option. I have to find some other way to reduce the amount …
Lisa Zoetewey
Taking Joy Seriously and Working Hard Joyfully: Thoughts on a Homily about Luke 13:10-17
OK, so the homily wasn’t just about Luke 13:10-17. It was also about Isaiah 58:9b-14 and Hebrews 12:18-29. But it was mostly about Luke 13:10-17. The Homily Last week Sunday at St. Luke’s, Rev. Dr. Randall R. Warren highlighted two sets of spiritual directions found in these scripture passages, as well as scripture in general: …
Did Jesus Really Say He Came to Bring Division? A Response to Luke 12:49-53.
I Have a Hard Time with Luke 12:49-53. When I think of Jesus, I don’t typically think of division. Sure, there are divisions within Christianity and between Christianity and other religions. But I don’t think of Jesus as someone who would want that. So, the passage Rev. Dr. Randall R. Warren preached on last Sunday …
An Unexpected Takeaway from Making Hope Happen by Shane J. Lopez
If you read my “About the Blog” page, you already know that I have a history of mental illness. And you might have gathered that I’ve been pretty depressed about what mental illness has done to my life. That has to change. About a month ago, I received a book recommendation you might be interested …