Thoughts from the Edge

Breath, Spirit, Life – Thoughts from the Edge

Pentecost Sunday will be observed by many Christian congregations around the world. Here are some thoughts on two of the texts for this coming Sunday. In a world full of words sometimes we are speechless and it is the breath of God, the Spirit of God that gives life … Continue reading

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Living a Laying Down Kind of Love – Thoughts from the Edge

Jesus tells his disciples the greatest expression of love is laying down one’s life for a friend. Here in the America West we tend to think of giving up our lives physically to death. And, certainly that extreme is embedded in the text of Scripture. But, does that mean … Continue reading

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Relational Evidence – Thoughts from the Edge

Humidity is the order of the day. I can’t see it but I can feel it. The consequences of the high humidity? Sweating tile. That’s right the moist warm air hits the cool tile and it feels like it has rained on the floor. Sometimes I wonder if we … Continue reading

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Alongside: Reflections on Compassion – Thoughts from the Edge

We celebrate Compassion Sunday this week at Snow Hill. Pointing to opportunities to express compassion fits well with the ongoing celebration of Easter and the practice of resurrection. We tend to “feel sorry” for people and keep our actions to a minimum. Following Jessu, who is the mark for … Continue reading

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Wounded Unity – Thoughts from the Edge

Unity or uniformity. My brother Paul listed his status today as, “Suffering posttaxum depression.” We all are united in the experience of taxation. But, we are not taxes uniformly. When we think of unity in terms of following Jesus conflict often arises over uniformity. Yet, the very experience of … Continue reading

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