I confessthat I do not easily love my enemies.That I am quick to anger,quick to defend,quick to wound with words. I confessthat I have made others into enemieswho are, in truth,simply human beingswho see the world differently than I do. And yet— I believethat the way of Jesus calls me beyond instinct,beyond retaliation,beyond the easy … Continue reading Creed for the Hard Work of Love
As Thanksgiving arrives, many of us feel the familiar pull toward gratitude—toward naming blessings, gathering with loved ones, and pausing long enough to say thank you for the goodness in our lives. In certain seasons, that comes easily. Beauty rises to the surface. Life feels simple. Gratitude flows almost naturally. But there are other seasons—equally real, equally … Continue reading When Gratitude is Hard
We talk about love a lot on the Infinitely Precious Podcast—and I know I return to the theme often. But some experiences ask us to see love again, to feel it more deeply, to remember that it is far more than sentiment or emotion. Recently, I had one of those moments. Almost two weeks ago, I … Continue reading Love, the Fabric of the Universe
Life is full of transitions—some we anticipate, some we resist, and others simply arrive without our permission. Lately, I’ve been living through several of them myself: preparing to leave one pastoral appointment and begin another, and more personally, grieving the recent death of my father. These experiences have prompted me to reflect deeply on what … Continue reading Lessons from the Seasons: Embracing Life’s Transitions
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