I think Holy Trinity Church is at its God-called best when we are living into this visionary and orienting ideal: We are seeking to become the cooperative friends of Jesus, seeking to live, through the power of the Holy Spirit, consistent lives of creative goodness for the sake of others. I first discovered the phase …
Reading: Genesis 28:10-22 and Matthew 11:25-30 (MSG) Jacob’s Ladder! An iconic story, a rock ‘n roll song, stuff of dreams. Sit with the narrative in Genesis 28:10-22. What do you hear or discover about Jacob? God? The Divine in-breaking upon the human, material world? Can you remember a time in your life when God came …
Reading: Genesis 25:19-34 and Matthew 4:1-11 Reading the story of Esau as he sells his birthright to Jacob to satisfy an immediate craving offers us a moment to pause and reflect with God on our own quick fix solutions or desires for immediate gratification. As you listen in on the brothers’ exchange, put yourself in …
The vision for serving at Holy Trinity is not rooted in need. Needs will be brought to your attention as the occasion arises. But they will never be used to badger or manipulate you to do anything. Rather, serving finds its place among us at Holy Trinity as an aspect of our inward journey into …