The world itself is poetry if we can slow down enough to see it.
As the founder of Latino Leadership Circle, the Rev. David Ramos works with other Latino leaders to provide venues for theological reflection...
The video currently linked on the right will surprise you. It is one of those videos that develop in unexpected ways. ...
If we are to offer ourselves to God as living sacrifices (Rom. 12:1), we have a crucial role to play. We must choose to say “No” to the ways of the fallen world.But...
My last two reflections have focused on Romans 12:1. I want to stay with this verse for a couple more days because it overflows with truth we need if we’re to experience the...
Surprisingly, the Bible has little to say about family directly. Scripture assumes something bigger and more comprehensive than the individual or the individual's family. The "Me Generation" and...
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Psalm 20 is a prayer for the king of Israel. In this prayer, the psalmist asks God to grant the desires of the king’s heart and to make all of his plans succeed...
Last fall, my husband and I did something few 40-something Americans envision. We moved in with my parents. After a family tragedy and a looming recession that didn't bode well for either my...
For those of you who host your blog on HighCallingBlogs.com, the changes we made to the data base over the weekend mean that you will have to access your blog from different web...
We all know our days are numbered. There is a certainty to our end of days – we just don’t know how many of them we have. Jim Lange figures that based on...
As a Baptist, I am new to Lent. It was tempting at first to allow a Lenten discipline to be an excuse to lose some weight or achieve some other goal. This is...
When my kids were in swimming lessons, I always packed two bags. One full of goggles and swimsuits for the kids, and...
I got this video from Rambling Dan. It's a simple thing, but it is very powerful. The symbols abound, but the lack of words gives you no hints or clues. You'll have to...
Flatfooted, she stands nearly six feet tall. She is a professional. Capable. Commanding. Her presence fills conference rooms of lawyers, accountants, and CEOs. From difficult contracts, or high...
Pastor Mark Powell has a nice piece online about how to create a good season of Lent. Setting aside time for Lent is a wonderful spiritual practice, but it's not something to be...
Pain is a terrible thing. We fear it and avoid it at all costs. And yet, it is also a signal that can save our lives. Pain causes you to lift your hand...
