I attended college in the early 1970’s. That was the era of Jesus Freaks, Transcendental Meditation and the Guru Maharaji. Fortunately, in the midst of all that, I stumbled onto the writings of Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, whose books and … [Read more]
Another School Shooting…
Another school shooting. This time in Georgia. Widner, Georgia. Apalachee High School. I can't imagine. I can't imagine... The fear. The sobs. The anguish. The emptiness. My heart breaks. Again. My wife collects provocative and … [Read more]
The Myth of the Nuclear Family
This quote, appearing in my inbox, interrupted my morning. "The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; And I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality." … [Read more]
Memorial Day 2024
Today there were parades Complete with Scouts marching and children on their decorated bikes and scooters. A fire truck or two. Maybe even a band. Words were spoken. A prayer may have been said. But it is alway that final moment When all the … [Read more]
Easter 2024
I am just home from an Easter service at the church we are attending. The service had all the requisite parts. Easter hymns. Special music. Gospel reading of the women at the tomb. Call and response. Christ is risen! Christ has risen … [Read more]
Be Incarnation. Practice Resurrection.
This morning Facebook reminded me that I wrote this 10 years ago. Worth sharing again today. There is no way. You make it by walking. So, as you continue your journey… Know your history. Honor tradition. But always... Always... Lean in … [Read more]
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