Connecting Camera Concepts with the Spiritual Life: Depth of Field
As I noted in last week’s post, I’m getting to know a new camera. I’m also using this opportunity to connect some photography terms, which are top-of-mind for me these days, with the spiritual life. Last week I focused on focus and this week I’ll address a related...
How Much Is Enough?
Last week, I reflected on how grateful I am for enough rain, and enough food, clothing, and work. This week, I want to reflect on the word enough and how we think about it in America today. To do that, I’m going to begin with a fairly modern notion: the nuclear...
Become an Ally or Accomplice and Let Jesus be Savior
Last week, I began reflecting on a blog post I’d read that got me thinking about my role in addressing racial inequity in America today. In this post, I want to share another element of the teaching that stood out for me: the differences between being an ally, an...
Will We Hang Together or Separately?
It’s Independence Day here in the US of A and I’m thinking about American history. Specifically, I’m wondering whether the United States can remain united in this current cultural climate. I’m pondering afresh a statement attributed to Ben Franklin at the time of the...
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