Life-giving hope has been with us and always will be: In acts of compassion In the resilience and power of community within the web of life In those who do not give up In those who do give up for a time, but then stand up and try again In… Read More »Easter Resources for a Season of Lament and Hope for Creation
The journey leads us to an empty tomb.Easter brings surprise.Easter brings a shout and a sob…Easter brings questions…God picks us up, spins us around, and pushes out, saying “Go! Love! Hope!” Years ago, my son and I went to see the most recent “Jesus” movie at the time (it was… Read More »Easter: Wonder, Absurdity, and Holy Questions
The journey leads us to an empty tomb Easter brings surprise Easter brings a shout and a sob Easter brings questions This song is written both from the perspective of the women at Jesus’ tomb on Easter morning, and from our perspective as well. Sometimes the lines between the two… Read More »Easter Anthem
I’m a retired pastor. I’ve spent many years preaching Easter sermons. I’m allowed to say this: I sometimes wonder if we try to be too profoundly theological at Easter, when Easter is really – and simply – a time of wonder and questions, laced with a goodly bit of celebration… Read More »Easter