Which means that when we speak of a “Spirit-filled community,” we are not inventing something new.
We are reflecting something ancient.
We are drawn into the very life of God.
Tag Archives: Everyday Holiness
Changing the World… One Slightly Misplaced Folding Chair at a Time
“Go into all the world” does not necessarily mean beginning with the entire world.
It may begin with the room we are in.
The Entirely Reasonable Plan to Change the World by Tuesday
You may find that you are part of something far larger than you imagined.
Something that is, in fact, changing the world.
When the Wind Finds the Church
The Church often prefers calm waters and predictable routines. Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit has other ideas. This reflection explores what happens when God’s wind begins to blow again—calling us beyond comfort, beyond control, and into the surprising adventure of faithful discipleship.
The Day After Looking Up
It is one thing to look up in wonder. It is another to return to the ordinary responsibilities waiting at our feet. This reflection explores the faithful work of living between inspiration and routine, discovering that God is present not only in mountaintop moments, but also in the quiet tasks of everyday life.
Looking Up… and Then Getting On With It
There are moments in life when we cannot help but stop and look up in wonder. Yet faith is not meant to remain suspended in the clouds. This reflection explores the balance between holy awe and everyday discipleship, reminding us that God calls us to marvel at grace—and then get on with the work of love.
The Gospel According to the Slightly Smudged Glasses
Most of us spend a surprising amount of time looking at the world through slightly smudged lenses. This reflection explores how assumptions, distractions, and imperfect vision can shape what we see—and how the grace of God patiently helps us notice the beauty, truth, and people we might otherwise miss.
The Gospel According to the Slightly Overstuffed Recycling Bin
Most of us have, at some point, attempted the delicate art of fitting one more item into an already overflowing recycling bin. This reflection explores the habits of accumulation that shape our lives and the gentle invitation of the Gospel to make room for grace, gratitude, and the things that truly endure.
The Gospel According to the Slightly Too Early Arrival
Most of us have experienced the awkwardness of arriving just a little too early and finding ourselves with unexpected time on our hands. This reflection considers the grace hidden in such moments, exploring how God often uses seasons of waiting to prepare our hearts for what comes next.
The Gospel According to the Unfinished To-Do List
Most of us know the feeling of reaching the end of the day only to discover that the to-do list remains stubbornly unfinished. This reflection explores the freedom of remembering that our worth is not measured by completed tasks, but by the grace of the God who loves us long before the work is done.