Today's Lenten Photo Challenge word is "Wonder." Because you can't be serious all the time (though certainly Lent is a time for sober reflection if any) I thought I would have fun with this one: "I wonder what will happen if I eat this: will my hair start growing faster? Will I end up with a Chia Pet in my stomach?" I bought this chia cereal at Whole Foods yesterday when I went with a friend. Actually, we were kind of suckered into buying it; it was more expens...

The Rethink Church Photo Challenge has been really fun so far. I have loved looking for opportunities each day to experience the word of the day. Today's word is "World." I took this picture of a scripture of a wall at my seminary. I love my school's focus on global ministry!

"The Lord said to Abram, "Leave your land, your family, and your father's household for the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation and will bless you. I will make your name respected, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, those who curse you I will curse; all the families of earth will be blessed because of you." Genesis 12:1-3

Today was one of those gorgeous days that I just needed to go into the mountains. I didn't venture far because I got started late, but I had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. It was sunny and warm until I drove higher up into the snowy areas. One of the things I love to do is to just get in my car and drive and just see where I end up. I headed down Hampden towards the mountains and turned off at Turkey Creek Road in Morrison, CO. I wanted to get a good view of ...

Today's word is "Injustice." There are things all around us that are injust from stereotypes to violence to political power grabs. One of the plights that I am sympathetic to is homelessness. In both Denver and Nashville there are large communities of homeless persons in our midst. In Nashville, organizations like Room in the Inn, The Contributor, and Open Table have made great strides in giving resources, dignity, and support to the homeless. I have personally ...