The Practice of Belonging
The eternal words of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu really help me with both the Read More
Today's Disciplines Devotion
But what about Isaac? What do we know and learn of him in this scripture? It has been suggested that Isaac was a young man, certainly old enough to extract himself...
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The work of reconciliation is only sustainable inside the community of all who seek to be reconciled without exception. We need each other. We are a body of holy revolution and...
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As people who believe that all things are being made new, we can recognize—even in the brokenness of failure and in the hurt of people with whom we will never be...
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Reconciliation sometimes comes only with persistence, but that does not mean belligerence. Rather, it is an unwavering dedication to the new path of righteousness. Often people are not ready to receive...
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Think of how much more work it takes to reconcile with a family member than with an acquaintance. History can intrude into even the sincerest attempts to mend a broken relationship....
Read MoreWhen we dream of a reconciled world, we may mistakenly think of “returning to the Garden,” as if the history of the world will be erased and we will be placed...
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What drives us? What motivates us to take up the path of reconciliation and turn our hearts toward this difficult and holy calling? The answer is almost always the suffering of...
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Reconciliation and redemption are constant themes of the biblical narrative because we so often need them. We see individuals, families, tribes, and nations turning away from the path of justice and...
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My brain has a tough time shutting off. I try hard at night to slow down and relax. If I do not, my insomnia emerges with a vengeance. My brain will...
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It all looks perfect and delightfully curated. A simple picture communicates having it all together: options, jobs, financial resources, and opinions. Each social media post drips with humble-bragging self-righteousness. But we...
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As I write this we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our world has changed before our eyes, uncertainty is in the air, divisiveness abounds, and hope is becoming...
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