Walking the Way: The Invitation to a Beautiful Life ⸻ “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” (St. Francis of Assisi) For most of my life, I’ve stood behind a pulpit—proclaiming the gospel, week after week. But these days, I find myself more convinced than ever that the most powerful sermons …
Why Jesus Doesn’t Wear Political Hats – Following Jesus in a Divided World
When I was in elementary school, we played kickball on the playground. The way it worked is we would go out on the playground on pretty days, and we would pick and choose our teams. What I remember most, though, wasn’t the game itself—it was the picking of the teams. We always had the same …
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Speaking the Truth in Love: Beyond Tribalism
Being a pastor today is not for the faint of heart. The role feels more treacherous than it once did. Every decision carries weight, and each sermon risks being heard less as a gospel message and more as political commentary. Many pastors find themselves caught in a painful tension: do they tell the truth as …
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Remember Who You Are
Walking the WayBy Robert White | Enspirit.blog “When you remember who you are, what will you become?” Rumi once asked that question, and it remains a defining question for all of us. If you prefer a more modern version, think of The Lion King. Simba, the young lion, stares into the reflection pool and hears …
Walking the Way-Notes on the Adventures and Misadventures Along the Way
This blog page is dedicated to exploring the highs and lows of the spiritual journey. We are on a transformative pilgrimage as we navigate the winding paths, unexpected detours, and deep questions of faith. Our aim is to delve deep into what it means to walk the way of Jesus, sharing personal reflections, insights from …
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Reflections from a Mayan Village: A Lesson in Kindness
We’ve been high in the mountains of Guatemala this week—7,500 feet up in a place that feels closer to heaven than the noise of the world we left behind. The Mayan village of Chuluc rests in the shadow of a volcano, but what truly takes your breath away isn’t the altitude or the landscape—it's the …
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Between Worry and Wonder
Love, Power, and Justice
https://youtu.be/WFugKfKtJ78?si=H2vpNhUg-ryu2jlR Convergence-Where Religion, Leadership, and Culture Merge.
The Choice
"You love your family, and then you love your neighbor, and then you love your community, and then you love your fellow citizens in your own country. And then after that, you can focus and prioritize the rest of the world." (J. D. Vance) "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your …
