Genesis 25:19-34We have high expectations for leaders. But what would we expect of a leader of a new nation (called Israel) being formed to live according to God’s ways, a theocracy, a nation to worship the one God instead of all the other little local deities? What would it take to lead a nation that was supposed to become a model for justice and truth to the whole … [Read more...] about A born leader? No way!
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I didn't go to VBS tonight and mingle with children of the community. Nor did I show up to help clean the corner room for the Head Start program that is moving into the church building soon. Instead, I rather irresponsibly drove into the city and attended an organ concert. It was my first in a long time. The regional convention of the American Guild of … [Read more...] about Wordless
Going home
Sometimes it is helpful to look back and see where one has been. It might lead to gratitude. It might lead to wisdom. Or it might lead to getting back on course if one has strayed.So last Tuesday I looked back quite physically. I donned the pack and hit the C&O trail for a good portion of the day, the trail I walked three years ago for seven weeks … [Read more...] about Going home
Winged seeds
This past week the silver maple let loose its helicopter pods. At every puff of breeze a shower of seeds whirled and landed with a pattering in sundry places. Some on the sidewalk where they quickly turned from green to brown. Some cradled in the thick grass where their little bulbous bodies couldn't reach through the carpet to the soil. And a few … [Read more...] about Winged seeds
Church of the green grass
This past week I have witnessed and listened to a lot of weary people. The world around us can be cold and stony. Selfishness can be rapacious and unfair. And people are scrambling to keep jobs with more hours and fewer staff and resources. The pressure is on, and people are weary. One, threatened by eviction from her apartment, called me on the … [Read more...] about Church of the green grass