"You enter the path of transformation when you begin to practice what you proclaim." - Thich Nhat Hanh

In Matthew 24:42 Jesus commands us to "Stay Awake." What if he means “Don’t be so preoccupied with what might happen in the future that you miss what is going on around you Right Now?” In this reflection, Fred continues to share on the theme of how we might work to help make the invisible God visible.

In this reflection, Fred shares some ideas from today's lectionary readings, Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43, that might influence how we could behave as a church. 

A reflection of contrasting worldviews as presented by Isaiah (65:17-25) and Jesus (Luke 21:5-19) in the lectionary readings. "The key to living well is remembering that nothing lasts." - Rami Shapiro

"The secret," the great trapeze artist Rodleigh told Henri Nouwen, "is that the flyer does nothing and the catcher does everything." 

"Be careful when drawing near to G-d. Seek not to sacrifice or appease; seek only to hear." - Rami Shapiro

“The doors of hell are locked from the inside …”  - C.S. Lewis

In this podcast, Fred shares how he tries to hear from God.

Our God Concepts greatly influence how we live our lives and relate to others. In this reflection on Jeremiah Chapter 1, Fred asks us to consider what we "see" when we think of God.

In this reflection on the Gospel of John chapter 21, Fred shares how Jesus invites us to the place of hot, burning coals not to shame us but to liberate us.