Entitled. I was given a very entitled relationship with creation. I was taught that God made creation so that we could enjoy it, and therefore it is my privilege to do the things I like to do without concern about the affect. This is how I was raised. Two memories that come to mind include… Continue reading WwALL-E.
I grew up in a family of five—I (Linda) am the oldest, followed by my two younger brothers (Matthew and Paul). What began as a happy childhood was sideswiped by drugs as my brothers entered adolescence and started exploring the world of illegal substances. Our happy little family was never the same. As we turned… Continue reading Paul Janney
Describe who or what has most shaped your understanding of reconciliation. The “who” and the “what” are the same…Ron. From the first impact on August 1, 1993 until today, he is part of the story…part of the fear…the fabric…the example…the metaphor…the symbol…the promise…and the hope of reconciliation. I first met him in the courthouse where… Continue reading A Journey to Freedom
“Look at each screen in this Zoom gathering and see the divine in each person here.” With these opening words, our Journey of Hope pilgrimage had begun. One by one, I looked at each person, very few who were familiar to me, and I saw the belovedness and image of God in each of them.… Continue reading Whom Must I Become?
