Oct 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
A week ago Sunday I returned from four intense days in Guatemala City working with "Estrategia de Transformacion," an initiative that supports, encourages and trains a group of ex-gang members and committed pastors engaged in transformational work with...
Sep 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
How humbling or degrading is the feeling that I’ve succumbed – with no real intent on my part – to the legalism of self-preservation? This question came to mind while reading Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s 1978 commencement address to Harvard University. ...
Sep 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
While sitting at the 3rd gas station for gas…30 cars deep (we have a gas shortage in Charlotte).Are we really the body of God or merely the shadow of man? Shot of Thomas Merton: We are all more inclined to idolatry because we imagine that we are of all...
Sep 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
Jesus poured His Spirit upon all flesh. The Farmer cast His seed – Jesus and His Holy Spirit – upon all humanity. He gave His only Son to save the world – the entire eschatology of humanity.God has birthed in all of us a portion of Nazareth – this...
Sep 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
The fifth chapter of the book of Revelation begins with a poignant image. John of Patmos has just been shown an awe-inspiring vision of the throne of God. Surrounding the throne in John’s vision, the entire animate creation worships the one on the throne. In chapter...
Sep 18, 2008 | Uncategorized
It takes faith to go on a path to be completely alone with God. Faith, and a fair amount of courage. Faith, because the outcome of a time of solitude is completely in God's hands and courage because we are often afraid to face God on His own terms and to face...
