...some days, you just have to work a little harder to be awesome.
Rambles
A Radical Alternative
One of my favorite stories in the Bible comes from the very end of John’s gospel. Jesus has been crucified and resurrected, and has appeared a few times to his disciples. But at one point, it’s been awhile. The disciples are confused. They don’t know where Jesus is. They don’t know if they’ll see him … Continue reading A Radical Alternative
When our cures make people sick
In my home church, we have a beautiful Christmas tradition of lining the altar with white poinsettias for our Christmas services. The bright blooms set against the greenery and lighting of the season makes for a stunning display. It is a gorgeous visual invitation into a very special experience of worship. It is an elegant, … Continue reading When our cures make people sick
Stuff happens.
Early yesterday my daughters and I set out on an annual pilgrimage of sorts to join some friends at Creation Festival in central Pennsylvania. Despite the pouring rain, we were excited to be on the road, to see our friends and to enjoy some good music for a couple of days. Things didn't quite work … Continue reading Stuff happens.
Oh the times they are a-changin’
Sorry. I know. I could not have picked a more cliche title for this post. But in many ways it really perfectly sums up life here at faithrants.com. Things can only stay as they are for so long, and so it is for this little blog site I've been trying to run for the past … Continue reading Oh the times they are a-changin’