Because Ordinary Time teaches us to notice things again.
The movement of light through trees.The sound of wind before rain arrives. The astonishing variety of life unfolding quietly around us every single day whether we pause to observe it or not.
Tag Archives: Creation
The Theology of the Shared Zucchini
Love multiplies when shared.
Kindness grows through giving.
Communities flourish when people stop treating blessings as private possessions and begin seeing them as gifts meant to circulate outward.
The Quiet Spirituality of Watering the Plants
So perhaps this Monday, as you move through the ordinary responsibilities of life, take a moment to ask:
What in my life needs watering?
What relationships need attention?What part of my soul has been running dry? Where is God quietly inviting me back into rhythms that give life rather than merely consume it?
Because grace rarely arrives only in dramatic moments. More often, it comes quietly.
The Spiritual Wisdom of Sitting on the Dock
So perhaps this Saturday, God’s invitation is wonderfully simple.
Sit for a while.
Watch the water. Listen to the birds. Let creation speak.
And remember that before you were ever productive, successful, efficient, or busy… You were loved.
The Gospel According to the Lawn Chair
And perhaps part of our calling in Ordinary Time is to relearn how to join it.
Not by doing more.
But by paying attention.
The breeze moving through the trees. The absurd confidence of a robin defending territory vastly larger than itself. The smell of cut grass that somehow convinces us we have accomplished something important merely by smelling it.
Beloved: A Scriptural Reflection for Our LGBTQIA2S+ Siblings
Every person is created in the image of God and is deeply, unconditionally loved by the One who calls each of us “beloved.” Drawing upon the witness of Scripture, this reflection offers a message of hope, dignity, and affirmation to LGBTQIA2S+ siblings in Christ, reminding us that God’s love is steadfast, inclusive, and life-giving, and that the Church is at its best when it reflects the generous welcome of Jesus.
Reading for Justice: A Personal Invitation
Reading widely and thoughtfully can become a spiritual practice that expands both our understanding and our compassion. Books that challenge our assumptions invite us to listen more deeply, seek justice more faithfully, and grow in love for our neighbours. This reflection offers a personal invitation to embrace reading as part of Christian discipleship, reminding us that hearts and minds are transformed when we are willing to learn with humility and courage.
Leading from Joy: What’s Good, What’s Now, What’s News
Christian leadership flourishes not through anxiety or constant urgency, but through joy rooted in the presence of God. Paying attention to what is good, what is happening now, and where new possibilities are emerging helps us lead with hope rather than fear. This reflection explores the spiritual discipline of joyful leadership, reminding us that gratitude, attentiveness, and trust in the Holy Spirit can transform the way we serve God’s people and embrace the future.
The Wounds We Carry, the Wisdom We Inherit: Ancestral Healing and Sacred Leadership
The stories, wounds, and wisdom we inherit from those who came before us continue to shape our lives and our leadership. Yet God’s grace is always at work, bringing healing where there has been pain and hope where there has been brokenness. This reflection explores the sacred work of acknowledging our inheritance with honesty and compassion, discovering that healing the past is an essential part of leading faithfully into the future.
Repentance in Real Time: What How to Be an Antiracist Taught Me About Discipleship
True repentance is more than feeling sorry—it is allowing God to reshape our hearts, our assumptions, and the way we live in relationship with others. The lifelong work of confronting prejudice, listening deeply, and growing in justice is an essential part of Christian discipleship. This reflection explores repentance as an ongoing practice of grace, reminding us that the Holy Spirit continually invites us into greater humility, courage, and love for all our neighbours.