The Barefoot Office

We read and reflect on Mark 2:12-23. I talk about a person I encounter at work. I also say a sentence or two wondering about fasting.

We read and reflect on Mark 2:1-12. I talk about forgiveness and what I want in a higher power. I also talk about working on the shift from cynicism to generosity.

We read and reflect on Mark 1:29-45. I talk about the double bind of the lost child. I also talk about not knowing whether to name my demons or to silence them.

We read and reflect on Mark 1:14-28. I talk about the rage that breaking the status quo engenders. I commit to finishing step four in the next two weeks.

We read and reflect on Mark 1:1-13. I talk about the wilderness and purpose and community. I also talk about repentance and grace.

We read and reflect on Revelation 3:18-29. I talk about “Hymn To The Creator of Light,” and then about being aware of my own thoughts. I also talk about being ok with knowing my own thoughts and not sharing them.

We read and reflect on Revelation 2:8-17. I talk about wanting to know my own unique secret name. I also talk about the challenge of being able to suffer and be present to my pain without shutting it down by being afraid of it.

We read and reflect on Revelation 2:1-7. My recording cut out and I don’t know where... and I’m too lazy to fix it. I talk about change and the lies my brain tells me. I commit to texting my youngest brother.

We read and reflect on Matthew 12:14-21. I get on a soapbox about the terrorists who overran the capitol building today. I commit to focusing on myself and my own corner of the world.

We read and reflect on 2 Peter 3:8-13. I talk about time and about metaphor. I challenge us to find the brightness in dark places.