For years, or maybe more than that, our life has been intense. So much has been happening—in our country, in the world, and in our own lives.  How are you managing it all? When I was a child, I couldn’t wait to grow up, but now I realize that being an adult means losing some of that pure joy and innocence. EVERY.DAY. we’re exposed to so much tragedy. [...] Today, I want to focus on something that brings joy. What has brought you joy recently—this week or even this month?

September 8, 2024, is Disability Inclusion Sunday in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Interestingly, the Gospel reading for this Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary is Mark 7:24–37. This passage recounts how Jesus casts out a demon from the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman and heals a man who is deaf and has a speech impairment. [...] To help navigate this, the Office of Theology and Worship, along with Presbyterians for Disability Concerns (PDC), has provided some thoughtful considerations in this handout: Reflections on Disability Inclusion Sunday.

I invite you to join me in this new year's dreamy space of the "everyday saint," deliberately in lowercase to emphasize its humble yet authentic essence, aligning with the Reformed spirit of the "priesthood of all believers" embodied in sainthood. [...] they could be friends like your next-door neighbor, presently engaged in serving God and their neighbors in your modest yet significant everyday space. Or they could be strangers you randomly ran into on the street who showed you mysterious kindness. [...] Share their stories with me. Let's spread the good news.

Happy Holidays, our Everyday God-talkers!  Yours truly is highlighted as a featured author in the latest volume of the Journal of Ecumenical Studies. If you're intrigued, you can discover my featured article by following the link below.

Hey there! Interested in being a part of the Everyday God-talk community? We’d love to have you on board, and here’s how you can jump in: Put on your writing hat and craft a 500-word essay that dances around the topics connected to the four different categories we describe below. Or, get ready for your close-up! Capture a 3-5 minute video where you explore a theme that truly ignites your passion which aligns with the categories below. Remember, hold that phone or laptop horizontally, find a serene spot to chat, and pack your video with engaging content (and appropriate language, please!). Feeling artsy? Awesome! Feel free to jazz things up…

Greetings, friends! Introducing “Everyday God-talk” – a fresh blog about bringing our Presbyterians and our friends closer. We’re genuinely excited about the potential of “Everyday God-talk” to bring us all together, nurture our faith, and create something truly special. We know your voice is unique and valuable, and we can’t wait to have you on board. This is our open invitation to you – join us on this adventure! We’re buzzing with anticipation, and your presence and input mean the world to us. Keep an eye out for updates on the launch – trust us, you won’t want to miss it.