by Christian Coon | Jul 15, 2020 | BLOG, Grief, Presence
“For my days pass away like smoke, and my bones burn like a furnace. My heart is stricken and withered like grass; I am too wasted to eat my bread. Because of my loud groaning my bones cling to my skin.” (Psalm 102:3-5, NRSV) Almost 25 years ago, I took a...
by Christian Coon | Jun 30, 2020 | BLOG, Journey, Prayer
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer. Simon and those with him tracked him down. When they found him, they told him, “Everyone’s looking for you!” He replied,...
by Christian Coon | Jun 16, 2020 | BLOG, Prayer, Psalm, Racism
So I said, “Here I come! I’m inscribed in the written scroll. I want to do your will, my God. Your Instruction is deep within me.” I’ve told the good news of your righteousness in the great assembly. I didn’t hold anything back—as you well know, Lord! (Psalm 40:7-9,...
by Christian Coon | May 15, 2020 | BLOG, Presence
There are two venerable Chicago restaurants located about a mile west from my home. One is Manny’s Deli, which is renowned for having key Illinois and Chicago politicians swing through. After President Obama won the election in 2008, where was his first public...
by Christian Coon | Apr 28, 2020 | BLOG, Gratitude
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (Psalm 23:5, NRSV) For most of my college life, I lived in a fraternity house. I know this conjures up all kinds of Animal-House images (more than a few, sadly,...
by Christian Coon | Mar 31, 2020 | BLOG, Daily living, Jesus
I’m writing this on March 26 and in about three hours, I was supposed to be sitting in the nose-bleed seats with my brother watching the White Sox and Royals play on Opening Day. It’s one of the many minor disappointments so many of us have been...
