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Lent is a season of stripping away—of illusion, certainty, and self-protection. It is a time when Christians sit honestly with...

Reflections on Matthew 4:1–11 Lent begins, not with certainty, but with wilderness. Before Jesus teaches, heals, or...

A Lenten Reflection on John 4:5–42 This week’s Lenten Gospel lesson found in John 4:5–42 in a stark reminder that...

Today’s reflection arrives at a meaningful threshold. Today marks the 100th Chrysalis Constant Contact posting—a quiet milestone...

Life is not always what we plan – this is a mantra and life wisdom which has proven to be true in my life again and again! In...

Most of us are planners—whether we admit it or not. We sketch out timelines, set intentions, imagine how the story will unfold....

In recent weeks and months, the steady stream of headlines has felt relentless and left us breathless. Communities fractured by...

This past week, I had the privilege of spending time with a group of clergy from across the United States—TX, AZ, CA, NY, FL,...

There is a difference between leaving the metaphoric door wide open and keeping it ajar. An open door can feel exposed,...