And that presence is found not only in extended periods of devotion, but in the quiet, consistent practice of showing up.
Tag Archives: Kingdom of God
The Spiritual Gift of Taking Out the Trash
Because when we serve in these small, ordinary ways, we begin to reflect something true about the life of Christ.
The Theology of the Slightly Overfilled Grocery Bag
And it is here, in the grocery bags and the small decisions and the slightly overambitious plans, that faith takes on its most practical form.
In the Name of the Father… and the Son… and the Holy Spirit… (and a Deep Breath)
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.
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.
The Spirit… and the Ministry of Remembering Names
Because the Church is not a collection of anonymous participants in a shared activity.
It is a community of persons — each one known to God, each one called, each one part of the living body of Christ.
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.