Scars
Thomas encounters the risen Jesus in this Sunday’s lectionary passage: John 20:19-31. A new poem based on this passage of scripture. Scars Running blind ‘round a […]
healing
Make Straight the Crooked Places
Taking up the challenge to broaden and deepen our understanding of the First Nations communities in our country, and strengthen efforts towards healing and reconciliation, three churches of the North Okanagan region of British Columbia invited Hummingbird Ministries to participate in a 10-day tour.
Deeper Than “Jesus’ Birthday” (How a doctor became “like” his people and brought healing)
It’s Christmas Day. I’ve already blogged about questions such as ‘Was Jesus really born on December 25?’ and ‘How does Santa fit into all this?’ […]
Dayspring
Here, we have everything. The healed and the witnesses. The doubters and the worriers. Tradition and threat, Sabbath rest and holy healing. Identity and history. All our worries, our concerns and pragmatisms trying to make sense of wonder and grace, all our fear. And at the centre, Jesus as the light of the world.
Brokenness and Beauty
Kintsugi (or kintsukuroi) is a Japanese practice and refers to the repair of broken pottery. In this particular practice, a broken piece of pottery is […]