“Where God Is” 1 John 4:7-21 It still happens from time to time that a stranger will stop to ask us for directions. But it’s a rare occurrence, these days. Thanks to the personal navigation device, just about anyone can get to just about anywhere from just about wherever they happen to be. The GPS has saved a lot of time, and a lot of marriages. If Moses had had a GPS, it wouldn’t have taken him 40 years to get from Egypt to the Promised Land. You can find anything these days – even if you … [Read more...]
Peace Be Unto You
I know you join me in prayer for the countless lives irrevocably changed by the horrific events in Boston on Monday. We pray for those who have lost their lives and those who have lost their way of life; for those who suffer from physical, mental and emotional wounds; for those who grieve; for first responders, medical professionals, community and religious leaders, and investigators; and for all, anywhere, who fear and grieve. The darkness of this week suggests that we live in a Good Friday … [Read more...]
Father Boyle’s Bike
I recently visited Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles and got to know a few of the homies who work there. Founded by Father Gregory Boyle in 1992, Homeboy Industries provides an empowering alternative to inner city violence for hundreds of former gang members – many of whom have been recently released from prison – through counseling and recovery groups, a tattoo-removal service, job training and placement, and on-site employment at Homeboy Silkscreen, Homeboy Bakery, Homeboy Merchandising, and … [Read more...]
