I’ve been around the ecclesial block far too many times to have glistening illusions about the church as a paradigm of perfection. Rather, we are a community who proclaims that in Jesus Christ, God has acted to save the world. And we, the Church, are the first in line in need of rescue.| winncollier.com
On Maundy Thursday, we see Jesus washing the feet of those who would scatter, those who would betray, those who were disillusioned and angry and bewildered. And Jesus, knowing full well the shifty, half-baked crew gathered in that room, still went out of his way to call them all friends. Every one of them. Yes, … Continue reading "A Friend on a Friday"| winncollier.com
You know that moment when your wife says. “Oh no, we have a problem,” and your heart sinks like an anvil in the ocean with the memory of how whenever it’s time for fix-it husband, you’re all mittens and hiccups, and you look at the catastrophe mocking you so that it feels like you’re in … Continue reading "That Moment"| winncollier.com
The origin story of Dicken's A Christmas Carol reminds us how our life is carried by mercy.| winncollier.com
An Advent prayer, in a time when we are desperate for God to arrive. The post Adventing God appeared first on winncollier.com.| winncollier.com
In Advent, we voice the long and steady ache. The post Advent Ache appeared first on winncollier.com.| winncollier.com
I am on the human side. Every human. Every sister and brother. The post The Human Side appeared first on winncollier.com.| winncollier.com
Living Christ, you say you are always with those who suffer, with those who are crushed and terrified, with all who are drowned by sorrow and rage.| winncollier.com
Shame, regret, and failure tells one story. But the truest story is grace. The post The Truest Story is Grace appeared first on winncollier.com.| winncollier.com
Trinity Episcopal Church, Apalachicola, FL, 1884 Over the past twenty-six years, our family has made numerous summer treks to St. George Island, a barrier island three miles off Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Apalachicola, the seat of Franklin County, is seven miles of bridge away, and where you go for supplies. Apalach is Old Florida. Spanish moss … Continue reading "The Maestro’s Handshake" The post The Maestro’s Handshake appeared first on winncollier.com.| winncollier.com
