Finding Respect for All Our Human Family
As I sit to write this post, so much is still unfolding in regard to the rally-turned-insurrection that took place in America’s capitol building last week. It feels premature to write about it, and irresponsible not to address it in some fashion. So, here are my...
Telling New Stories in the New Year
Happy New Year! On New Year’s Eve, I listened to a couple of different video events marking the occasion. The first included a reflection from Union Seminary President Serene Jones. She spoke in part about the many months of social upheaval across America, and the...
2020 in the Rearview Mirror
The year 2020 is almost over. I can imagine everyone around the world heaving a deep sigh of relief. It’s been a tumultuous year on so many levels. As it draws to a close, I’m reflecting on my own life in this year and drawing out a few themes that have been woven...
Being Thankful in 2020
Thanksgiving takes place here in the US in just a few days—but, for most of us, it won’t be a typical holiday. While we’re used to traveling and gathering in large family groups (and/or hosting Friendsgiving the weekend before), that likely won’t be happening this...
Who Is Our Neighbor?
Last Friday, Henry and I took our first day trip since the pandemic started. He’d been hungering for the sight of autumn leaves and watching the online leaf meter for northern Arizona. The time was ripe, and early on Friday morning we headed up to Oak Creek Canyon,...
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