Lenten Reflections: Ash Wednesday

I am joining in the reflection this Lenten season with Mustard Seed Associates and their Lenten synchroblog.  You can join in reflecting as well by going and downloading their “A Journey into Wholeness: A Lenten Reflection Guide“
As i reflect this day, Ash Wednesday on my own brokenness and sin, i realize how it is always, [...]

Beau, Nickelsville’s resident poet

This is a video of my friend Beau, who is a resident at the homeless community called Nickelsville, where i spend every Monday night.  I have gotten to know Beau over the last two months and know a bit about his life and his story and also have read his amazing poetry.  I have taken [...]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

While I am all for drinking Guinness on St. Pat’s Day (or on any day for that matter!), I think if we raise a toast at all, we should raise it the the man himself…St. Patrick!  The one who, with the power of God’s Holy Spirit, brought the hope of Christ to the celtic people, [...]

Celtic Evening Prayer

This is the evening prayer from my Celtic Daily Prayer book from the Northumbria Community and I think it is a helpful and healing prayer, especially in times of trial and struggle. We used it in our Solas gathering last Sunday night and when I read it, it helps me to direct my heart [...]