Anabaptist and Quaker essays, sermons, and other writings
Listen, and hear my voice; Pay attention, and hear my speech. – Isaiah 28:23 NRSV There is nothing more desirable than to hear from God directly. Then we can know that our thoughts and behaviors are being watched by our Creator and found either acceptable or in need of correction. […]
I am so thankful to be part of a congregation that asks things boldly, though aware that our privilege does not make us worthy of Jesus’ attention; and also a congregation that serves humbly, aware that as part of the body of Christ, our attention needs to go where Jesus’ […]
Beatitude: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. I was on the baseball team while I was a student at Hesston College. Each year in March, we would travel to Phoenix, Arizona during spring break to play in a tournament. Our coach had […]
The third Sunday in Advent is Gaudete Sunday, or Rejoicing Sunday, and the lectionary scriptures all proclaim the joy of God’s work in the world. And yet, beloved church, I have to tell you, I was having a hard time accessing some joy to preach about. It’s been a very […]