life

these days i read my Bible without the guilt of “thou shalt read your Bible” that i grew up nurturing and with the true desire to read b/c i know it’s essential. i’m finally in Matthew, unable to complete a chapter each day b/c there’s so much goodness in a section. take Matthew 6:19-24 for…

there’s something wonderful about orchestrating change on your own but something far more noble when the cause is driven by a collective…me and you and you and you and you… but how together can we really be? Karen Armstrong seeks to use the Golden Rule as a connecting point at which all religions can unite…

when something rocks your world, so to speak, you never forget. some parts of you heal properly. nevertheless, various parts of you seem forever unsettled and you forever view the world through those unsettled parts. consequently, the pain you see in others is inevitably (though often unrelated) your pain on display…an interesting phenomenon. and if…

Last night I dreamed that I was at a beach with huge dunes that stood in stark contrast to a short beach area. Most people were at the shore, playing in the water. Two people I remember vividly were my younger brother and sister. Everything was fine and everyone was having a good time until…

God. some say the name out of frustration. i say the name out of wonder. i’m anxious for something to be resolved and long before it’s resolved i’ve received the peace that passes all understanding. God-peace. and i’m transported to wonder. how? why? and who am i? (psalm 8) God. i just want to say…

just ride 115 kilometers with minimal rest stops. trust me. i’m pretty sure i lost inches. the scale says i only lost a couple of pounds but the mirror says, “you weren’t this skinny before!” i’m just sayin…