ocean
I think our souls are like the ocean. There is a vastness to us that defies our understanding. An eternity, that at the same time, seems to have its limits. […]
Tag Archives: Life
It’s Time to Talk About It
In the depths of depression, my mind must fight against my own mind. I must continually remind myself that God is good; God is near; God loves me.
pause
“Contemplation is training you to see the overlooked wholeness of things.” – Richard Rohr
secret
“Secret. Secret. I’ve got a secret.” – Mr. Roboto A child of the 80’s, this is the first thing that popped into my head when I saw today’s word. […]
Death Culture
“Why do you look for the living among the dead?” – Luke 24:5 (NRSV) When my Grandma died in 2016, I drove to Iowa for the funeral with my Dad. […]
Passing By
As we were talking about this, I realized I had lived this parable on my way to discuss the parable.
beauty
The day is not beautiful. The snow has melted leaving dead grass and piles of leaves visible. What snow is left is black and brown. Along the road, garbage that […]
Happy? Ash Wednesday
Then Mary took an extraordinary amount, almost three-quarters of a pound, of very expensive perfume made of pure nard. She anointed Jesus’ feet with it, then wiped his feet dry […]
Life in the Labyrinth
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105, NRSV) A labyrinth isn’t a maze. There are no dead-ends or wrong turns. Every step […]
Paying it Parallel
“I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. This is how everyone will know that you […]