Jesus said, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect?” (Matthew 5:48) Here’s my take on it…
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Pollution Wars: How the Kindness of Jesus Offended and Healed
A meditation on why they killed Jesus and why we still praise him.
Frederick Buechner: Putting Color Back in the Cheeks of Grace
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3). A Tribute to Frederick BuechnerOn August 15, 2022, Frederick Buechner died at Rupert, Vermont at age 96. He wrote novels, sermon collections, pithy essays, and moving memoirs with a...
Cries from the Manger: A Forgotten Meaning of Christmas
Do not forget the consolation of Christmas discussed here!
Forgiving the Ones You Are Stuck With
On one of the toughest challenges of faith.
Forgiveness: When Unruly Anger Comes of Age
On the inner transformation that comes with forgiveness.
Christmas: When God Meets Us Where We Are
If you think about it, Christmas speaks hope to our most despairing questions.
Kindness of God: 2015 Beatitudes Blog Top Posts, Part 2
More good news about you, the reader of the Beatitudes Blog.
On the Road with Paul: Buechner on the Apostle with Angel Eyes
Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you (Matthew 5:11-12). If...
Faltering Is Not Failure In Faith: A Maundy Thursday Meditation
Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and...
When I See Your Face
When I see your face, whether on earth or in heaven, I want to look into your eyes and see the face of God.
Letting Go and Loving: How the Fourth Beatitude Changed Me
On the grace that comes after letting go….