Yesterday I participated in a DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER FOR HAITI. Here are a few initial observations on "what happened" followed by a few more considered reflections on helping Haiti most. It wasn't a convenient time for me. That is, I had a lot on my plate and to set aside three 20-30 minute segments …
Author Archives: David Kendall
THE EARTH IS BROKE! NOW WHAT?
The day after devastating earthquake and aftershocks struck Haiti, the situation still shrouded in uncertainty and confusion, everyone sees vividly the reality of the world’s brokenness. Literally, the earth broke and everything connected to it was upset. And the upset was catastrophic. In the devastation the need for rescue, relief, and help appears obvious. You …
GOD’S DISRUPTIVE VISITATION
God’s coming, the object of our expectation during Advent and the basis of our confidence in the year that follows, is always intrusive and disruptive. To Mary, Joseph, their families, the religious establishment, the political status quo, and to all who are open to divine visitation, it is not what they expect and often at …
The Touch of God
“Keep in touch,” we say when friends part ways. “Touch” via phone, mail, and literal, physical touch assures continuing relationship. No longer to touch or somehow to become “untouchable” signals the death of relationship, and perhaps death period. Ask an infant who starves or fails to thrive in the absence of touch. Ask young lovers, …
Christmas: Do you see what I see?
Christmas! Let me tell you what I see. Things are not what they seem. A new world has dawned and we can be on the front edge of powerful and beautiful stuff worthy of the Maker who became like the made in order to re-make everything better than new. Looking around us, we should be struck by the …