Tuesday -- “They serve one another. And they protect one another,” the little boy noticed on a world-hopping trip visiting "underprivileged" countries (where his father had the firm purpose of showing his son, how “poor people” live).The father wasn’t imagining…
It has been another week where the news makes us wonder if there are any answers... accompanied by feeling powerless, deeply emotional, horrified, angry, and scared.I am grateful for your emails. One asked, “You talk about spiritual hydration. But how…
Tuesday -- The anthropologist invited the children from the African tribe to play one game. He placed a basket of fruit near the tree and announced, addressing the children: "The one of you who reaches the tree first will be…
During the recent pandemic shutdown, on my walk every day, I stopped to chat with (and yes, often preach to) the congregation of sheep just around the corner from my house. I miss them.They gave me the permission to simply…
Tuesday -- This week, we remember, compassion is real.And I say (yes, often in homilies), “Compassion matters. And our world needs it.”This is easy to say (or preach), but I confess that more often than not, I see (focus only…
Some days the headlines are just too big to put our emotional arms (and heart) around. And when it happens, my heart is heavy. And sadly, I do my best to ignore it, and close my eyes, to my detriment.So.…
Tuesday -- A man who took great pride in his lawn found himself with a large crop of dandelions. He tried every method he knew to get rid of them. Still, they plagued him.Finally, he wrote the department of agriculture.…
A young seminary student (studying to become a Rabbi) found himself distraught, and sought the advice of his mentor."Rabbi," he said, "I try to pray and study. I give it my full attention. But I feel constrained and stuck. In…
Tuesday -- This week, the gifts of Grace and Gratitude.And it bears repeating, grace is not something you add to your life. Like a creedal quiz response, “I believe in grace.” Check.Which is all well and good... however, grace happens when…
I need grace.Because grace is my grounding.Without grace... I lose track of where my soul is awakened, sustained and reborn.And I love stories about grace, the kind that do your heart good, and nourish and replenish your soul with gratitude.…