"Your word is a lamp unto my feet." Psalm 119:105
Sometimes, in sacred practices, there is a great emphasis on transcendence, enlightenment, moving past this world to the next. There is amazing profound part of the sacred story that the Divine became human. Dwelt among us. That perhaps the greatest miracle is to fully inhabit our humanity. With all our flaws and shortcomings. To stay. To be alive. To show love. To show kindness.
When we explore what Jesus has to teach us, and the possibility of God fully dwelling as a human, a door is opened to compassion. An antidote to loneliness is found.
I invite you to sit with the possibility that God knows your every sorrow and pain, that he has walked on this earth, that he cares deeply for you. That he continues to guide you as you invite him on the journey. How does this transform your concept of acceptance? Forgiveness? Compassion? How does this transform your life?
BMK
Managing Editor
& Creative Director
Articles in this issue
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In God's footsteps: an Easter message
What does it mean for us to "walk with Jesus?" Peter Buss, Jr. sheds light on this question, and shares his hopes for this Easter…
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Throwing stones
Many of us have heard the phrase "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone." Thane Glenn…
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A path to salvation that makes sense
After seeing so many people around him pass away, Greg struggled with the notion that the only way to enter Heaven is through Jesus. In…
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New perspectives: what does "forgiveness" mean to you?
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Seeking answers: who is God?
The Word has much to say about God's identity. There's the Trinity: He is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. There are His characteristics: omniscient,…
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Descriptions of the divine (small group Bible study)
The Bible has many metaphors for God: shepherd, king, healer, warrior, and the Word to name a mere few. This small group study explores these…