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Tag Archives: proximity
Band-Aids
There were only a few people left lingering in the church that afternoon. I had taken off my alb after preaching and was readying myself to head out with my daughter for some lunch. I saw one of the few … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged Christianity, church, empathy, healing, ministry, poverty, prayer, proximity, reflections, urban ministry
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Collegial Community
I am reflecting tonight on how grateful I am to have scholarly, artistic, musical community in my life. I wish I had the capacity to attend every concert, every recital, every performance by the amazing musicians that are a part … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged collegues, community engagement, community partnership, diversity, jazz, music, proximity, university, vcu jazz
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By night…
This is the homily I offered up today for Red Door Healing Service at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. It is all about proximity, though (as everything seems to be this Lent…my intention is doing what it was intended … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged Christianity, darkness, eternal life, faith, homily, Jesus, John 3:16, Lent, Lent 2, Nicodemus, proximity, sermon
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Proximity of Place
I’ve come to realize that some places are deeply imprinted on my soul. Like a bird drawn to patterns of seasonal migration, there is a sort of homing beacon that prompts me to go, just go to particular places at … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged being present, flower, labyrinth, Lent, Mary Oliver, meditation, nature, place, poetry, present, proximity, spirituality, spring, the place I want to get back to
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I Am Your Privacy
As someone who craves the luxury of time and space that can only be found in solitude, I find it incredibly exhausting when I’ve been “on” for long periods of time in my rather gregarious and relational life. As I … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017, work and life
Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Parenting, proximity, Psalm 139, relationship, repentence
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Lent 2017: Proximity
In his book, Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson extends a powerful quote: “Proximity has taught me some basic and humbling truths, including this vital lesson: Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” I’ve had occasion to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged Bryan Stevenson, Just mercy, Lent, proximity, quote, writing
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small points of light 