“I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
— C.S. Lewis
Steps, Missteps, and Obstacles in Every Journey
One of my professors said that he learned from reading The Lord of the Rings “You can choose whether to get involved in an adventure, but you can’t choose how much it will cost you.” He reminded me near the end of my seminary journey that life is about making choices.
Window Washing Season
Most of my effort to sort through the emotional baggage I carried into adulthood focused on what someone had done to me, or not done for me. I cast myself in the role of forgiver.
Children Need to be Seen and Heard
Children who experience chaos and trauma especially need to be heard as well as seen by caring adults.
Attention: Ash Wednesday 2025
“Inwardly attentive.” These two words stood out on the page in my mini Gift from the Sea book.
You’ve Got Mail
Email is not actual mail. What started as a convenience has turned into a nuisance.
Lent 2025: Time to Reflect
Although the religious affiliation I have identified with since my teen years neither practices nor preaches Lent, the years I spent in seminary introduced me to the historic and practical relevance of Lent.