do a little dance

the picture above is a bit blurry

because these two were dancing up a storm

during a break at the meeting of the 

general assembly of the 

presbyterian church (u.s.a.)

i know...

presbyterians don't move 
much less dance!

but 

here's the proof...

some do!

other's of us were dancing too.

clad in rainbow scarves 

we danced and laughed and shared our stories

making known GOD'S power and grace

to create new realities.

this was the first time 

on the floor of the general assembly 

that ministers identified themselves as being gay.

this was the first time

faithful same sex partners were introduced
by keynote speakers and preachers from the pulpit. 

the scripture of the week told the story well...

(with their faith they broke a hole in the roof 

and dropped their friend down into the house

where JESUS was...

waiting and expecting
that their friend might be healed.)

when scripture becomes life reality

GOD'S power to heal 

becomes more than good liturgy or hymn...

GOD'S power to heal 

becomes real.

i had the deep joy of sharing and hearing stories 

during my week in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.

in safe places

we spoke.

the pain of the past was real

yet another reality trumped the past...

and each story we shared told of 

family and friends breaking open the roof

so that we might be dropped down into the house

where JESUS was...
that we might experience healing.

i do believe this is what the 

good news 

we christians say we have

is all about.

so....

some of us danced

during the national assembly.

i danced

because i have been 

dropped through the roof

down into the church...

i have been dropped through the roof

down into the 

green grass and still waters...

i have been dropped through the roof

down into the 

peace only GOD can offer!

and 

i'm staying 

where i've been 

dropped!

and 
while i'm in the house
i plan to 
do a little dance!