Tyler Mayfield

15
Feb
“Holy Envy, the Midianite Priest, and Learning From Difference”

“Holy Envy, the Midianite Priest, and Learning From Difference”

We are called to be like Jethro and see the work of liberation in all religious traditions.
4 min read
10
Nov
Do not put your trust in princes, in whom there is no help.

Do not put your trust in princes, in whom there is no help.

The Revised Common Lectionary assigns Psalm 146 for today's Psalm. This Hallelujah psalm contrasts the rulers of this
1 min read
08
Oct
“Faith won’t just go up in smoke” A Reflection on Frank X Walker’s Poem “Fireproof”

“Faith won’t just go up in smoke” A Reflection on Frank X Walker’s Poem “Fireproof”

In a world ablaze, O God, O God, make us fire ants. Make us Fireproof. Make us a faith community “that won’t just go up in smoke.”
3 min read
03
Oct
"This cup is a sign of the covenant."

"This cup is a sign of the covenant."

Christian leaders around the world on World Communion Sunday lift the cup of wine and proclaim – "This cup is
1 min read
25
Apr
Pastoral Theology & Reverend John Ames

Pastoral Theology & Reverend John Ames

In the opening pages of her award-winning novel Gilead, Marilynne Robinson paints the portrait of her main character, Reverend John
2 min read
21
Mar
Hosanna!

Hosanna!

Hosanna! Jesus appears on the streets riding a donkey! Blessed, blessed is the one who comes.
2 min read
18
Mar
Finding God on Day 2

Finding God on Day 2

We can’t skip Day 2 of our stories.
5 min read
15
Mar
The Moses of Her People

The Moses of Her People

It was a kind of active faith in liberation that led to Harriet Tubman being called The Moses of her People.
4 min read
11
Mar
Crossing the Red Sea is a Joint Effort

Crossing the Red Sea is a Joint Effort

a story of a people who are willing to say “YES” to God – a people who are brave enough to take the next step in following God even when they can’t see what’s next.
2 min read
04
Mar
Holy Ground

Holy Ground

Holy ground is sometimes in the least expected places. It certainly is not limited to religious buildings or spiritual spaces. If we are open, holy ground can be found in non-traditional ways and places.
4 min read