"The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
He will not always accuse,
nor will he harbor his anger forever;
he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;
as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us."
// Psalm 103:8-12
I sold my first artwork for 99¢.
Around 20 years ago, before social media or my own website, I listed an ink drawing on eBay for 99¢.
I waited. And waited. On the final day, someone bid 99¢. Sold!
The shipping cost 10x more than the art. 😂
Lisa was aghast. I was thrilled.
Four years ago today was the first time I had witnessed a child at my church spontaneously lead us in the Eucharist and it’s those kinds of moments that make me grieve how systems like ordination have prevented so many people from leading the church in ways they are called.