Thoughts from April 16-20, 2018
Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Monday, April 16, 2018 Such a wonderful…
Thoughts from April 2-6, 2018
Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Monday, April 2, 2018 I had a…
Practicing Easter Every Day
Monday morning arrived, and with it another snowstorm. We’ve had ten snow days so far this year. But I looked outside, and for once I was struck with gratitude…
Identifying Barriers to Following Christ
I had a chance to write for the Washington Post's Acts of Faith newsletter for Easter Sunday. If you're interested in the newsletter in general, I'll share a link to…
The Kind of Love I Want to Proclaim
"Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." --Jesus' words as recorded in the Gospel of Mark 5:34. This woman has been bleeding--which…
Thoughts from March 26-30, 2018
Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Monday, March 26, 2018 "Religions can be…
What a Snow Day Taught Me about God’s Love
SNOW DAYS AND GOD'S LOVE It's been a long few weeks here in the Northeast, as any parent of any small child can tell you. Here in my part of…
Thoughts from March 12-16, 2018
Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 It's been a…
What Do You Want to Do When You’re Happy?
I've been thinking about happiness lately. My hypothesis is that we don't engage in destructive behavior when we're happy. We don't say, "I'm so happy, I think I'll go eat…
Thoughts from February 19-23, 2018
Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 A friend of…
