A Prayer in a Quaking Temple

based on Isaiah 6:1-8 Faithful God, our world is shaking. Our legs are becoming weak as we struggle to maintain our balance. At any moment, it feels as if the ceiling will crumble and come down upon our heads. Who are we in the midst of such disorder? What are our minds, tongues, hearts, andContinue reading “A Prayer in a Quaking Temple”

A Vocational Vision, 20 Years Developed

I was ordained into ministry in the United Church of Christ on January 23, 2005. I will celebrate 20 years of ordination in a few days. I have taken this milestone as an invitation to reflect not only on my journey so far, but who and where I am at present and who I wishContinue reading “A Vocational Vision, 20 Years Developed”

One Word 2025: Center

“Find your center and stay there. It will allow you to live your life to its maximum.” – Barbara Ann Kipfer For over a decade, I’ve been forgoing New Year’s resolutions in favor of choosing a single word by which to live. As life goes, this practice has been more successful in certain years thanContinue reading “One Word 2025: Center”