Updated: Mar 9
What does it mean that we belong to each other? What does this look like in practice, not just in theory?
How might the ashes rubbed on our forehead during Ash Wednesday serve as a symbol or reminder of reconciliation or belonging?
You don’t have to go very far to find the wilderness. Most days we wake up living in this reality. Things in this world are not as they...
How has pain or suffering caused strife in your relationship with God or with others? What do you think it means to be reconciled with...
“So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God....
Belonging to each other has many layers. We belong to each other simply because we are all here, but closer to home, there are communities I choose to "belong" to. Belonging means I show up, I offer support if it's needed, and I ask for help when I need it. I feel safe. I can rest in community, but I have a responsibility to participate, too. In practice this means I call a friend when I notice she seems depressed. I bring food and visit with friends who are struggling with illness. I ask for prayers when my son loses his job. I show up for work days at the church. I help a friend clear out a ho…