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...
On Finding Common Ground
I had a conversation recently on the need for and importance of finding common ground. Here in the US, I’m aware of how we increasingly self-select into tribal groups of people who hold comparable perspectives on current issues, share similar values, and discuss...
Living in Times Like Jesus’
Given all the chaos that’s been recently unleashed on the world by the US government, this seems a fitting moment to reflect on Jesus’ geopolitical situation. I’ve written before on the impact of Herod Antipas deciding to take over the fishing industry on the Sea of...
Noticing Bubbles Rise
I took myself back to Breckenridge, Colorado last month. I went during the “off season” (between leaf-peeping and ski seasons) to see what it would be like—and it was wonderful. Most afternoons were warm enough to hike with just a fleece layer, and there was just one...
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