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Pondering Invasive Species in the Web of Life

Pondering Invasive Species in the Web of Life

by Shirin McArthur | May 2, 2022 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

Buffelgrass is taking over southern Arizona. This invasive perennial grass originated in Africa and was imported for erosion control and livestock grazing. Now it’s ravaging the wild lands in my area, overtaking native species in our desert landscape (you can see its...
Spring, Easter, and Hope Eternal

Spring, Easter, and Hope Eternal

by Shirin McArthur | Apr 18, 2022 | Christianity, Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

It’s Easter Monday. There are flowers everywhere in my neighborhood. Yesterday there were bright blossoms all over and around the church. If you’re Christian and spent time in church over this past week, you’ve likely been through an emotional roller coaster ride...
“Violence Is the Only Recourse of the Exhausted Mind”

“Violence Is the Only Recourse of the Exhausted Mind”

by Shirin McArthur | Apr 11, 2022 | Christianity, Conscious Living, Society and Culture

It’s Holy Week, and I’ve got violence on my mind—not because of any intent to engage in it, but from an overabundance of it around me. The synoptic gospels tell us that during this week before his death, Jesus resorts to violence in overturning the business tables of...
Embracing Powerlessness in a Chaotic World

Embracing Powerlessness in a Chaotic World

by Shirin McArthur | Apr 4, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

This is the last week of Lent, and I’m glad. Yes, it’s been challenging—and yet also “fruitful”—to pray for Putin and Trump. It’s generated some interesting discussions that have brought me and others new insights. I’m also ready to move on. I’m ready to be thinking...
Pondering Presidencies with Devastating Consequences

Pondering Presidencies with Devastating Consequences

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 28, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture

As I’ve stated before, my Lenten discipline is to pray for Putin and Trump. It has definitely proven to be an interesting journey and led to some illuminating conversations. In this post, I want to focus more on Trump and the devastating impact of his choices—and how...
A Long Tradition of Intertwined Political and Religious Power

A Long Tradition of Intertwined Political and Religious Power

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 21, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

Lent continues alongside Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and both don’t seem to be going according to plan—at least not Putin’s plan! I find myself reflecting on the shortcomings of leaders who think they are doing the right thing—but are way off base. Last week, I...
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