Apr 30
ACTING “AS IF”
You remember the story: It was the Sunday morning after the crucifixion of Jesus and the women (note) had gone to the tomb to find the...
Apr 24
My First Wormhole
(a Steve Orr scripture reflection) Do you remember your first wormhole? Was it Madeline L’Engle’s “wrinkle in time?” Perhaps it was one...
Apr 23
This One’s For the Church Goers
- by Rachel Hall www.rachelhallpoetry.com @rachelhallpoetry this one’s for the church-goers and for those who used to be want to be or...
Apr 23
HANDS OFF
You can tell a lot about people by looking at their hands and feeling them. Jesus was a carpenter; Peter and other disciples were...
Apr 17
Stephen King and the Bad Shepherds
(a Steve Orr scripture reflection) Author Stephen King creates some intriguing characters, captivating beings who draw us ever deeper...
Apr 16
DEEPER AND DEEPER
In Psalm 59:1-3 (CEV), David is desperate and says, Save me, God! I am about to drown. I am sinking deep in the mud, and my feet are...
Apr 10
The Sin Fable
(a Steve Orr scripture reflection) A few years ago, I wrote this short fable inspired by this week’s scripture from 1st John. It’s based...
Apr 9
INSECTS ON THE ARK?
Sometimes my imagination probably carries me too far—into galaxies, perhaps near the orbit of Star Wars or the Milky Way. Therefore, what...
Apr 3
The Genius of Mister Rogers
(a Steve Orr scripture reflection) I must confess: The first time I saw “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” I was... "Underwhelmed" just...
Apr 2
IT IS FINISHED
Some writers have said that these words of Jesus are the three most powerful ever spoken. He speaks these words while nailed to a cross,...