The Spirituality of Standing in Line
The next time you’re standing in a line at the check-out, a fast food place, or a movie theater, take a minute to reflect on what you’re doing. Although standing in line can be a pain at times, the practice is really quite amazing. (I want to thank Barbara from Winchester, VA for sending me the article on standing in line by Matthew Malady in The New York Times Magazine.)
What Would Jesus See?
Jesus gave us a new way of seeing. He did this through his parables and teachings; he did this through his life. (more…)
Let's Celebrate Universe Day!
It is widely accepted in the scientific community that the universe began 13.7 billion years ago with a massive, colossal, gigantic explosion called “The Big Bang.” At this moment all matter came into being. This means that everything that was, is, and will be traces itself back to this moment. I should mention, however, that the term “Big Bang” is misleading. The beginning of the universe was not so much an explosion as it was (and continues to be) an expansion. (more…)
Let’s Celebrate Universe Day!
It is widely accepted in the scientific community that the universe began 13.7 billion years ago with a massive, colossal, gigantic explosion called “The Big Bang.” At this moment all matter came into being. This means that everything that was, is, and will be traces itself back to this moment. I should mention, however, that the term “Big Bang” is misleading. The beginning of the universe was not so much an explosion as it was (and continues to be) an expansion. (more…)
Something that Haunts Me: The High Cost of Low Prices
On April 24 a huge building collapsed near Dhaka, Bangladesh killing 1,129 garment workers. It was the deadliest disaster in the history of the global garment industry.
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