True love is embodied in the constant recognition of the goodness of God which makes the lover entirely unconscious of his own merit in loving. He loves the neighbor, not himself through his neighbor.… — Paul S. Minear
At the intersection of spiritual formation and prophetic action.
Signs of the Times • 5 September 2019 • No. 201
¶ Processional. “Our great responsibility / To be guardians of our liberty / ‘Till tyrants bow to the people’s dream / And justice flows like a mighty stream.” —Jean Rohe, “National Anthem: Arise! Arise!”
Signs of the Times • 23 August 2019 • No. 200
¶ Processional. "Circle Song,” Bobby McFerrin & the Kuumba Singers.
Signs of the Times • 8 August 2019 • No. 199
¶ Processional. “Sing, Sing, Sing,” Kyoto Tachibana High School Marching Band. (Thanks Connie.)
¶ Invocation. “O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers? You have fed them with the bread of tears. . . . Restore us, O God of hosts, let your face shine, that we may be saved.” —Psalm 80:4-5, 7 Read more ›
Signs of the Times • 31 July 2019 • No. 198
¶ Processional. “Old Time Medley: Down to the River to Pray,” “Modeh Ani,” and “Hallelujah,” Nefesh Mountain.
Signs of the Times • 11 July 2019 • No. 197
¶ Processional. “Listen, smith [crafter] of the heavens, / what the poet asks. / May softly come unto me / your mercy. / So I call on thee, / for you have created me.” —“Heyr himna smiður,” English-translated lyrics of a 13th century Icelandic hymn, performed by Ellen Kristjándsóttir
Above: Halitrephes Maasi jellyfish, photographed at a depth of over 4,000 feet of water off Baja California by the Exploration Vessel Nautilus. Watch this brief (1:17) video. 
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Foreword by Walter Brueggemann
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