Why is it that whenever we experience something out of the ordinary, seemingly miraculous, the tendency is to elevate the event or experience itself, without much consideration of the perhaps deeper implications of the event? There is nothing wrong with these moments of revelation or outstanding epiphany, where clarity and affirmation reign; however, it becomes problematic when these glorious experiences become the benchmark or measuring stick for all other experiences we may have.…
LIVING STONES
Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion,
a cornerstone, chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame.
When I turned 40 years old back in 2003, I recall fondly how not one, not two, but three birthday parties were generously thrown in my honor. …
DIVINE ACCESS
John’s Gospel spends a lot of time with Jesus identifying himself with God the Father. For the most part, his claims to the intimate closeness that he has with the Father confuses the disciples. I wonder if this type of talk confuses us as well.…
CHRIST PLACE
When we don’t recognize things, we sometimes become defensive. There are many reasons we may not recognize something, or sometimes someone. Maybe we are truly suffering from memory loss. Perhaps we come across something that is completely foreign to us. We have never encountered it in our lives before. …
THE LIVING ONE
The Coronavirus pandemic seems to be the pole upon which our world is spinning! Its effects are felt in every facet of life and devastatingly in so many cases – death. Not only are actual lives taken by the disease, but the livelihood of so many people is also being taken. …