A letter on Christ’s supremacy over marriage and family, the attachments that can occupy His place, and allowing Zoe the whole ground—with quotations from Watchman Nee and Witness Lee.
Category Archives: Dear Ray
When “Our Ministry” Becomes the Other Tree
A letter on ministry ambition, the cross, and the danger of preserving a work at the expense of Christ’s life. Will we surrender what we hoped to become so that Zoe may reach others?
Allowing Zoe the Whole Ground
A letter on allowing Zoe, the uncreated life of God, the whole ground in us—from ordinary choices to cherished ministry—and yielding our plans to Christ as our living source.
When Our Care Is Rejected
A letter on hurt, unanswered questions, and allowing Christ’s life to supply our love without making another person’s response the measure of our worth.
When We Are the Ones Who Need Care
A letter on receiving care, growing older, and belonging in Christ’s body when our capacity changes. Our place rests in the life we share, not our usefulness.
Who Is Abiding? An Exchange with Ray
An exchange between Ray and Brent on abiding in Christ, the living church, and how religious structures can displace the life they were meant to express.
When the Words Come Easily
A quiet reflection on familiar words, learned habits, and making room for Christ’s life in our ordinary relationships.
The Branch Has No Fruit Goals
Fruit is the expression of Zoe working within us. A letter on abiding in Christ and the danger of turning the consequence of divine life into a religious assignment.
A Living Room Does Not Guarantee a Living Body
Leaving religious structures does not necessarily remove their patterns. A letter about talented members becoming indispensable—and the freedom of living together from Christ.
The Prayer I Cannot Find Room to Speak
A personal letter about remaining silent in prayer and table meetings, grieving within, and longing for room to pray within the communion already ours in Christ.
