Gather [1Word5Voices]

People come in all shapes and sizes. People come from all types of families. People come with baggage and dreams and celebrations and rough-edges. People come with purple hair and no hair and sprayed-on hair. People are a mixed-up, mashed-up, thrown together blend of everything and the kitchen sink. This is part of what makes […]

Rethinking Whimsy

Whimsy. Do you know this word? It sounds a bit weak to my ears. It does not have the gravity I generally like in my language. In my mind’s eye, I imagine fluffy clouds and sparkles and frilly, fruffy things. And yet, I am coming to suspect, I need a bit more whimsy in my […]

Movements > Institutions

When Jesus began his public ministry, folks connected with his message and decided to join others who sought to share and live that message. Through fierce opposition and even the death of Jesus (they thought that would kill the movement…they were wrong!), the movement continued to expand and eventually became the official religion of the […]