It was sometime in early spring. Lent was soon to begin or had already started. I started into my sermon, walking out to the middle of the chancel as usual. And then I started talking about Girl Scout cookies. Spring signals many things, one of which is that it’s time to order said cookies, andContinue reading “I’m Really Struggling with Forgiveness Right Now”
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Suffering on the Mats
I’ve been living with the word Heal this year. I’ve been trying to focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual places within myself that are in need of renewal, care, and rest. Part of my initial idea for Heal was that I would reframe certain activities in terms of how they can bring healing. ThisContinue reading “Suffering on the Mats”
The Actual Doing of the Thing
At the center of this year’s General Synod of the United Church of Christ, a “pray space” had been provided for children up through preschool age. It included tables at which to color or draw, some mats for crawling and tumbling, and a few other modest amenities for creative play. The idea for such anContinue reading “The Actual Doing of the Thing”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 