We all long to be seen and to belong. Whether you’re new to a church or have been serving faithfully for years, the ache for deep, authentic relationships is instilled within us by our Creator. But many of us also carry a hidden disappointment. We thought church would be where we found our people, our... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for Movement Renewal
A Prayer for Movement Renewal (in the voice of Walter Brueggemann by Norm Dyck) God of every exodus and every pentecost,You who stir the waters and scatter the seeds, We confess that the old wineskins no longer hold structures, have stiffened strategies, have soured… But, You are steering. Your Spirit still moves, hovering over the chaos calling forth... Continue Reading →
An Abrahamic Coddiwomple
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you..." So Abram went. [excerpt from Genesis 12:1-4] Abram, was called by God to go into a place unknown. So he went. These verses do not reveal any possible internal struggle that Abram/Abraham... Continue Reading →
