The Holy Spirit is not bound by scripture, nor is it instructed by scripture. Scripture is God-breathed but scripture is not God’s boundary. As believers, we interpret and debate and learn from and seek wisdom in the scriptures. They are words from God, not parameters for God. They are a place we come to develop […]
Read MoreI’m not interested in changing your mind or convincing you of anything at all. I won’t be jumping through hoops to do so. I have done my best to lay down the pursuit of chasing such winds. I ask that you return the favor to me. And if you are not interested in considering how […]
Read MoreI keep thinking this morning of those who will be afraid to gather to worship today in their church homes. In a place that used to advertise religious freedom, my Christian brothers and sisters are afraid to worship this morning. Now true, no one has specifically told me that this morning. I don’t really have […]
Read MoreI noticed the soft lines under my eyes in this morning’s light. I didn’t like them and felt a little offended to be honest. But I just did yoga with 4 women at least 20 years older than me. I just recently thought of my friend’s birthday – the friend who passed away in high […]
Read MoreSometimes it just doesn’t seem like enough. Like the chasm is just too great, too wide. The rabbit holes opening into pits of endless darkness. I think what good there is isn’t enough. Those little slivers, those little sparks, those little strands. They won’t stitch this back together. They won’t keep us warm. They aren’t […]
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