Faith is never meant to stay contained within four walls; it is a living, breathing movement of love and justice out in the world. As a community, our heart beats for social justice, equity, and the inherent dignity of every person. But progressive faith demands more than just shared values—it calls for active practice. To… Continue reading Where is God calling me to put love into action?
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It’s planting season once again.
I relate much of my life to gardening. Summer is a sabbatical, a take-a-break, a time-to-rest season. Autumn is a new beginning because it’s planting season once again. How blessed we are that planting season happens multiple times in the Sonoran Desert! The essence of being rooted, perhaps, is in knowing that who you are… Continue reading It’s planting season once again.
So, I ask again:
Be the Church! You hear me say that often around The Palms. Our new directory even used that theme – giving it a punny twist: Bee the Church! So, as we journey through Eastertide, do you go to church or are you the church? Another way to ask that same thing is: Do you approach… Continue reading So, I ask again:
One last top 10 list before sabbatical!
Before I head out on Sabbatical, I wanted to give you one more Top Ten list. I hope that during this time of discernment that you increase your giving of time, talent, and treasure to the church. Now is the time to demonstrate in word and in deed that you love the church. Be… Continue reading One last top 10 list before sabbatical!