Last Friday my congregation’s WISE Team came together to celebrate over a meal. We held up what we had accomplished, shared what we failed to do, and reflected upon what we learned from each of these experiences. There was no finger pointing or blame, but laughter and appreciation of our service to others in the […]
Mental Health Tent
11 months ago I spent time delivering supplies and working at the water protector camps on Standing Rock Reservation. We brought firewood, clothing, sleeping bags, and food to the camp and we spent the day helping to build, distribute items, cook, clean, and do whatever else was needed. While we were at Sacred Stones, Oceti […]
It Will Be Given You, So Ask!
“Ask, and it will be given you, search and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” Matthew 7:7-9 Growing up in North Dallas a few decades ago, I was blessed with a wonderful public school education: art, music, Advanced Placement classes, and a well-stocked science lab were always available. But […]