based on John 18:33-37 Faithful God, so many people wish for a powerful ruler: one who will privilege their preferences, and outlaw all others; one who will heap more burdens upon those who already have many; one who will bring peace through violence and intimidation. Remind us all of your kingdom, which is not ofContinue reading “A Prayer in the Courtyard”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
Ghosts
Moving from one stage of life to another is never a clean break. We expand our families, we change jobs, we change communities. We may move three states away or from one company to another. But whatever our complete body of work in life has been, including our hangups, our spiritual scabs, our grudges, theContinue reading “Ghosts”
Not Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting, But I Was
I was involved in karate for about six years. I was dedicated, and I’d even say I was good. Not the best by any means, but capable. I enjoyed it. It was something I didn’t know I needed until I was immersed in it. I made red belt, which in this particular system is twoContinue reading “Not Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting, But I Was”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 