Longevity and Transience
Recently biologists were tagging sturgeon in the Detroit River. The procedure was pretty routine. Catch the sturgeon in a basket, weigh, measure, tag, and release. Imagine their amazement when they…
Read MoreWhat Is God Doing All Day?
What do you picture God doing all day? Here are just a few possibilities. God is watching us. We might have been told this as children. God was watching, so…
Read MoreHope and Worry
The other day I was reflecting on some of the differences between Hope and Worry. Here’s what I came up with. Hope believes a better world is possible… Worry believes…
Read More“Travels in Siberia”
For me, the word “Siberia” conjures up images of a vast expanse of wilderness, unbelievably frigid temperatures, and horrific prison camps (gulags) used by the Tsars and (even more ruthlessly)…
Read MoreHow Rich Are You?
In his book, Drink Deeply with Delight, Howard Hanger (an ordained Methodist Minister) shares a dialogue between a little girl and her mother at bedtime. The little girl asks, “Are…
Read MoreDescendants of Slaves and Descendants of Their Jesuit Owners Form Historic Partnership
I enjoy watching the PBS program Finding Your Roots with host Henry Louis Gates. Each week the show traces the genealogy of famous living people: actors, politicians, artists, rock stars,…
Read MoreOh, the Ostrich!
Every now and then, I like to reflect on one single aspect of God’s vast creation. In honor of Earth Day on April 23, I am focusing on the ostrich…
Read MoreThree Poems for April: National Poetry Month
As you may know, April is national poetry month. In honor of this month, I have selected three poems for you. The first is by one of our readers. The…
Read MoreEaster Laughter
The Greek Orthodox Church has a fascinating tradition for the Monday after Easter. On this day, the faithful gather to trade jokes with one another. Why? Because they believe the…
Read MorePain and the Call to Transformation
For Holy Week, I would like to share a few thoughts on pain. Some of this comes from my book In Steadfast Love, chapter 16. I will include some reflection…
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