Russellings of the Spirit

repentance

  • The Work of Restoration

    [WARNING! The following is a heavily political post… infused, ideally, with sprinklings of Spirit at some point along the way. Proceed at your own risk.] I saw the handwriting on the wall long before going to bed Tuesday night. The reporting carried… Continue reading

  • A Flickering Beacon

    The lines are drawn. The boundaries are set. Deep trenches have been dug.  Walls, moats, and impenetrable barriers have been set up. Razor wire traces curlicues across the top of our parapets. Each side glares across no man’s land at… Continue reading

  • Doing Love

    Please pause for a moment and pity poor Joan. Joan – for those of you who don’t know – is my spouse. And since we just celebrated our 20th anniversary on Cinco de Mayo, she has occupied that status for… Continue reading

  • Repentance Muscle

    “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’”(Matthew 4:17) Most of us have muscles that can use a little strengthening. Maybe it’s a bicep to allow you to do a little heavier… Continue reading

  • How Much is Enough?

    How much is enough? In many ways the answer to that question depends on what we’re talking about, doesn’t it? Asking how much money is enough, for example, might lead us to a very different answer than asking how much… Continue reading

  • A Rude Awakening

    This could be a moment of unique opportunity. Continue reading