This week I have been reflecting on the many vocations we carry across a lifetime. When I look back, my own path has taken some unexpected turns. In the first half-century of my life, I have lived into many vocations — from performer to speechwriter, musician to hospitality worker, small-business owner to community advocate, communicator […]
Bonded by Bread John 17:17-24, Ephesians 2:8-10, 14-22 On the night before his arrest, Jesus prays. Not a quick prayer. Not a safe prayer. Not a prayer for comfort or protection. Jesus prays for unity. Our reading from John’s Gospel comes from Jesus’ farewell prayer, spoken on the edge of betrayal and crucifixion. In that […]
Dear Grace Family, Last Saturday’s winter storm brought one of those moments that stops you in your tracks. I woke early and looked outside to see a dramatic change in the landscape. A quiet city was wrapped in a blanket of snow. The early morning light caught the untouched ground, and everything sparkled. It was […]
Rooted, Renewed, and Restored John 14:25-27, Ephesians 3:14-21 Have you ever eavesdropped on a prayer? When I was in seminary, I once came upon a classmate fervently praying out loud in an empty room next door to the classroom where we were gathering to take our final exam in biblical Hebrew. This was not a […]
Dear Friends, This week I want to reflect on our congregational study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I hope many of you are finding the devotional guide helpful as you read and pray your way through this powerful letter. Printed copies are still available at the church, and a digital version can be found […]
