God works in his time and in his way. What started out as a very ordinary conversation with a friend turned out to be a catalyst to introduce our family to a new chapter in life.Read More
I have published a family devotional guide for Advent, the season of anticipation of and preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. The daily material begins with Sunday, December 1 and actually runs all the way through the Feast of Epiphany (January 6). You can learn more about the book and purchase it at the...Read More
What are the connotations of “religion” to you? What are the disadvantages and advantages of thinking of the Christian life and faith as a religious life and faith?Read More
A year ago during Lent, I memorized the “Exsultet” the mid-1st millennium-chant that opens the Saturday night Easter Vigil service. Ever since, I have found myself constantly ruminating over the Exsultet’s profound words of hope.Read More
I am so delighted to offer the full recordings and notes from my fall online live course, “On Christian Wisdom.” From the states, to Malaysia, to Great Britain, we experienced a rich fall together. For those of you who are just curious, please check it out. If you can’t get in, simple instructions are available...Read More
Anamnesis is an extension of and link to the IWS community. It helps us stay connected and hopefully a little inspired while apart. Be sure to follow the links to read all the articles excerpted below.Read More
Dan Sharp produced this devotional guide for La Jolla Community Church. Although it's a little late in the current observance of Advent, we nonetheless hope it is a blessing to you now and a resource for your future ministry.Read More
Dear IWS friends, We have another small Coptic Gnostic fragment turn up (we have many) that is making head-line news from a professor at Harvard, and I thought I would write you a brief response. While the fragment is new, the idea that Jesus had a “companion” in Mary Magdalene is nothing new. Professor Karen...Read More
Friends, I’ve often thought when people describe the work of Christ, they stop short. How many times do we hear of his birth, death, and resurrection period, as though that is the end. Sometimes his Second Coming is included. There are two most significant days in between! His Ascension is core and Pentecost essential. So...Read More
Denise comes to church wearing makeup to hide bruises from hands that had once been pledged to love and cherish her. Daniel comes wondering if anyone will notice scars from cosmetic surgery he hopes will slow his late Boomer life down. Jason comes resolving to find the strength to stop overeating. Ellen comes doubting whether...Read More
