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In the Fire
The question is not whether the flames will come—
but who will be standing with us in them.
Recent Reflections
Follower.
Several months ago, I was inspired to create some t-shirts with snappy phrases that might spark conversation about my Christian faith. I was super excited about my Canva “mock-ups” and shared the designs with my sisters. One of them seemed perfect for this year’s...
Inside Outside Upside Down
Two words jumped out at me in this morning's Gospel: outside, inside. Here was Jesus, really giving it to the scribes and Pharisees: You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, but inside they are full of plunder and self-indulgence.— Matthew 23:25 Those two particular...
As With One Mouth
As with One Mouth Many people knew Robert Mondoy far better than I ever did. They knew him as a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a mentor, a fellow musician, and a dear friend. For more than four decades, Robert faithfully served the Diocese of Honolulu as a gifted...
Known Only to God
A Memorial Day Reflection I was at a coffee shop the other day, about to drop a handful of coins from the bottom of my purse into the tip jar, when one of the pennies caught my eye. It looked different. Was it an old wheat penny like the one I wrote about a...
In the Light of Truth
For as I walked around and looked carefully at your shrines, I even discovered an altar inscribed, ‘To an Unknown God.’ What therefore you unknowingly worship, I proclaim to you.— Acts 17:23 As we near the end of the Easter Season, this part of Paul’s speech to the...
Undone.
For the disciples, it seemed as though their world had come undone with the crucifixion of Jesus. The dream of the Kingdom they thought they were helping to build collapsed—crushed under the weight of the cross, pierced by the nails that held Him there. The path...
The Line-Up
For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. — 1 Samuel 16:7 Saturday night I caught myself doing something I’m not proud of. I was at a small gathering and meeting a young couple for the first time. Before...
All In
In poker there’s a moment when a player pushes all their chips into the center of the table and says two simple words: "All in". It’s a moment of total commitment. No hedging. No partial wager. Everything rides on the hand in front of them. Experienced players know...
Very Good.
“And God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.”— Genesis 1:31 Sometimes I look back at something I’ve written and feel satisfied with the result. It says what I mean and means what I say. But more often, I read it again and feel like it’s still not done—that...