by Andy Wade | Feb 21, 2019 | Spiritual Reflections
Focusing originally outside myself, I was asking, “What does it mean to create new avenues for God’s shalom to flourish in the home, in the neighborhood, in various encounters and relationships along the way”. When I looked at my yard I realized there were all sorts of barriers to community: pathways locked behind fences, shrubbery blocking access to my yard, and generally a design that made clear what was “mine” and where you could stand.
by Andy Wade | Feb 20, 2019 | Spiritual Reflections
His name was Bert, a Native American from the Duwamish (The Dkhw’Duw’Absh) tribe whose home was the streets of Seattle. The year was 1980 and I was a bright-eyed nineteen year-old Evangelical sitting across from Bert and his friend, Clyde, all ready to share the...
by Andy Wade | Feb 19, 2019 | Spiritual Reflections
Keep on loving each other as family. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt...
by Andy Wade | Feb 18, 2019 | Spiritual Reflections
He was smiling ear to ear when I opened the door. “What’s up? Why the big smile?” I asked. “I did it!” he replied. “Did what?” I asked. “I overcame my fear of your door!” he said triumphantly. As it turns out, this young man had been coming over to visit another young...
by Andy Wade | Feb 17, 2019 | Poems & Prayers
Three in one, One in threePerfect community forming us into your likenessCalling us deep within to reflect your goodnessBreathe in us, and through us, your gift of love Encircle your creation with harmonyEncircle tribes and tongues with peaceEncircle communities with...
