Tag Archives: Luke 15

“Amen,” You Said

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Esther Hizsa

The good news is that everything is forgiven—everything.—Steve Garnaas-Holmes, “Erased” “Amen,” you said,and you believed it.You taught it,preached it,and blogged about it.“I can love myself just the way I am–warts and all–because that’s the way God loves me,”you said,and you … Continue reading →

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Facing the Page

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

Deadlines intimidate me, especially when writing’s involved. I’ve learned the wisdom of waiting for a wave of creativity to carry me and not try to struggle against the tide. But a deadline says: Get going. You’ve used up your quota … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Stories, Writing | Tagged Bruce Cockburn, deadline, feather on the breath of God, Hildegard of Bingen, Isaiah 41:13, Jonathan Bliss, Lenten devotional, Luke 15, Luke 15 sermon, Megan Yungwirth, Pacing the Cage, sermon writing, writing process | 2 Comments

Lucky Bums

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

“Lucky bums!” That’s how theologian Karl Barth described the poor in spirit who inherit God’s kingdom. Ever since someone mentioned that in our contemplative group, we have the urge to call each other “lucky bums.” It reminds us that we … Continue reading →