I am “that filth”: A Queer Lenten Reflection Richard Bowles·February 24, 2024Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student, died the day after being beaten by classmates in a high school...Church ChatFeaturedHot TopicsSOUL FOOD·0 Comments·1 min read·0
An Open Affirmation Stephen Schmidt·February 18, 2024#SundayCoffee #Lectionary An open affirmation: you’re more than you seem, and you are loved. The baptism of Jesus....Cafe InspiradoGod-Walk·0 Comments·2 mins read·0
Don’t Rush to the Entrée Stephen Schmidt·February 14, 2024#MidweekMeditation #LivingStories Genesis Creation Story #2 Life is a banquet. Don’t rush to the entrée. Over and over,...Cafe InspiradoLiving Stories·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
The Luminous Side of Life Stephen Schmidt·February 11, 2024#SundayCoffee #Lectionary The Luminous side of life. Elijah’s chariot of fire & Jesus’s transfiguration. I love these two stories....Cafe InspiradoGod-Walk·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
Guests at the Banquet Stephen Schmidt·February 7, 2024#MidweekMeditation #LivingStories Creation story #1 – continued (part 3) Guests at the Banquet This morning as I was...Cafe InspiradoLiving Stories·0 Comments·4 mins read·0
Outdoors Quiet Time Stephen Schmidt·February 4, 2024#SundayCoffee #Lectionary Outdoors Quiet Time I grew up as one of those socially awkward kids. I had a...Cafe InspiradoGod-Walk·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
It’s All GOOD Stephen Schmidt·January 31, 2024#MidweekMeditation #LivingStories Creation Story #1 – Genesis 1 – continued. It’s ALL good. Religion goes off the rails...Cafe InspiradoLiving Stories·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
The Fire Still Speaks Stephen Schmidt·January 28, 2024#SundayCoffee #Lectionary Sometimes you just need to listen to your friends. Fire is a powerful symbol. Recently, some...Cafe InspiradoLiving Stories·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
The Hovering Presence in the Chaos Stephen Schmidt·January 24, 2024#MidweekMeditation #LivingStories Creation Story #1 Gen 1:1 – 2:3 Genesis is my favorite book in the Bible. Basically...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedLiving Stories·0 Comments·1 min read·0
Jonah and the Ambiguous Callings of God Stephen Schmidt·January 21, 2024One of the things I love about our ancient texts is their ability to continue to speak to...Cafe InspiradoLiving Stories·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
