Retreat Time as Treat Time
I recently went up to the mountains of Colorado for some retreat time. The first morning I was there, I found myself thinking about the word retreat, which I’ve reflected on before. We retreat from work, or volunteer duties, or doing our part for tikkun olam...
Sustain the Weary with a Word
God has given me a trained tongue,that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. —Isaiah 50:4 On Palm Sunday, this passage from the prophet Isaiah really caught my attention. Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem...
Sharing Hopeful Storytelling
The world around us is filled with change and chaos, division and death. Nearly a year into the current US administration, too many of the governmental programs and organizations we relied on have been disrupted, dismantled, or disbanded, while others are acting...
The Difference Between Success and Thriving
We are reaching the end of the calendar year. In my work life as a solopreneur, this is the season to tally up totals, assess the gains and losses, and envision goals for the year ahead. As I consider this, I find myself drawn to ponder the very real differences...
A Bird on the Sidewalk
I came across this adolescent bird on my morning walk recently. Its sibling was lying dead nearby on the sidewalk. This bird was clearly still alive. It didn’t move when I came in close to take a picture, but neither did any nearby parent bird swoop in when I crouched...
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