Detox
Don’t you hate it when one of your friends on Facebook posts, “I’m going to take a break from Facebook. See you all later!”? Perhaps “hate” is a strong word. …
The Weight of Race
Several months ago, a friend and I had a lengthy phone conversation about my idealistic vision for community within the framework of a congregation. He talked about the racial component …
forgotten time capsule
I opened up my little clock. It was a gift from two of my first students back in 2000. I removed the face in order to figure out what sort …
Slow down.
If I happen to experience that miracle of a conversation with myself, I quickly respond with, “I can’t slow down. In fact, I’m not doing enough.” Or, more likely, I don’t respond; I just keep moving.
Discoveries & Reminders
Today, I want to share a little bit about some personal discoveries and reminders. 1. A reminder: What we read in the Bible cannot be for knowledge alone but for …
Red Pants
I didn’t think it would take this long. Getting myself dressed, that is. I’ve been doing it for at least 35 years. You’d think I’d have figured it out by …