One Protestant denomination uses the phrase "God is still speaking" on signs and banners outside their churches. It is a compelling statement, one meant to not only affirm a held belief but to tell those who see the words something about this particular church. What does that statement express to you?

When I see the banner at the entrance of any particular church, it tells me that this is a place that accepts that God is at work in our daily lives in ways that lift us above what can be the malaise of institutional religion. The statement declares the God that is as much "verb" as "noun". The statement tells me that this is a congregation that may be equally as comfortable with the questions of faith and life as with the answers. It implies relationship and movement, creativity and hope. It is bold in the affirmation of God’s presence in the nitty-gritty,often messy details of our lives.Not a silent, far off God but a walk-with-you-through-the wilderness God.

You can probably tell by my words that I like the statement. It reflects my own beliefs, my own experience. It expresses the way in which I love to read the scriptures….not so much as history but as an opening through the ancient text to  hear God’s word for today,for my messy life, for my inner-doubting Thomas.

How is God still speaking in our world? Have you seen it lately? Have you heard it? How is God still speaking in your life? Are you listening?

"Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking;if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you and you with me." Revelation 3:20

God is still speaking…….have a blessed weekend.