A place that heals you
A place that heals you, and a place that inspires you. These are the two places we need to go often. And I’m grateful for your notes and encouragement, as I’m preparing to revisit healing and inspiring places from my…
Our reservoir of Grace
In the emergency room, Benny's face is black and blue, caked in dried blood, his eyes pinched shut, his lips swollen and bleeding. In the middle of the night, two men had broken into Benny's home, beaten him severely, and…
The empowering gift of Grace
Mary had grown up knowing that she was different from the other kids, and she hated it. Born with a cleft palate, Mary would hear the jokes and tolerate the stares of other children (some cruel, others, simply curious) who…
How is your heart?
“It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.” Thank you, Mary Oliver.“But Terry, there’s so much to do. So much to make right. Broken places to mend.” Yes. That is all…
Voices of Mercy
With sadness for his passing, and gratitude for the light he spilled in our world, I watched Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday.In his homily, Cardinal Giovanni Re said, “Pope Francis always placed the Gospel of mercy at the center.”Francis’ papal…
Yes to self-care
No surprise, I had a few conversations this week about navigating life, and what feels like overriding uncertainty. And, it is no surprise that the most common reactions, were “I have no words.” “I feel so powerless.” And, “I don’t…
The gift of a soft heart
“My mantra this year has been the Hebrew words, Lev Basar, which means ‘a heart of flesh,’ from the biblical verse, ‘I will take from you a heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.’ Rebbe Nachman of…
Grace in receiving self-care
This week, I had a Sabbath Moment reader tell me, “I am emotionally parched.”And I do get it. Good choice of words. Maybe you can relate. At times spent, bewildered, or disheartened. Or at wit’s end.Sometimes we do make big…
Heals and Inspires
The world changes.The ground shifts.We still make plans.We still find gifts.(Thank you Lin-Manuel Miranda)I’ve had many conversations over this past week. And for many people, the shift has been very daunting. And continues to provoke the pestering question, “So now,…
Greater than limitations
“How is your heart?” I was asked this week.It made me stop. And think. And admit that I prefer, “Are you keeping busy?” because that question is easier to answer.In John’s Gospel, there is a wonderful story about a tough…