waiting
The spirituality of waiting
If God is present in the planting and the harvest, then God is present in the time when nothing seems to be happening.
A magical world of daily bread
In Luci Shaw’s new collection of poems, ordinary objects trespass their boundaries.
My hospice nurse’s horse
The mare pulled the meniscus in her knee. This left my nurse with a tough choice.
by Karl Travis
What waiting reveals about our true selves
An insight I gleaned from Ernest Hemingway rings true for the mainline church today.
Serious waiting
For many of us, Advent is the most meaningful season of the church year. It’s not passive waiting; it’s living into the promised future.
All is not calm; all is not bright
Those of us in violence-plagued neighborhoods look forward to winter's reprieve. Our teenagers understand Advent waiting all too well.
Awaiting God’s reign
Patience is not one of our stronger characteristics. A flight delay or traffic jam can become an emotional and physical crisis.
Gifts already received
Patience is not one of my virtues, as those closest to me know. I want answers now, clarity now, unresolved issues settled now, anxiety lifted now.