(This post was originally published on the Baptist Churches of New England’s blog on August 22, 2022. You can find it here.) "How could we bless you?" He looked at me intently as I gathered the courage to reply: "I'd love to go to seminary." "Done," he said. "You should have dreamed bigger." Let me tell... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time… I feel like all of the best stories could start like that. When you hear those words, you can pretty much count on the fact that you should snuggle in and listen well because things are about to get good. Over the next three Fridays, we’ll be dwelling on (and in)... Continue Reading →
Remember when you were little, how your dreams of what you would become when you grew up were so big? Astronauts, ballerinas, presidents: kids are encouraged to dream big about their futures, to pursue their goals with gusto. But somewhere between “I want to be a movie star!” and a 401k, we lose something of... Continue Reading →
The Dwelling Place 