When is enough?
I spent the weekend with a great group of people at Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. And my walk each morning to Del Cerro Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Well, overlooking the morning fog that covered…
Daily Dose (July 18 – 21)
Tuesday -- This week, we are invited to practice (and sing along, of course), “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.”From the Jesus’ affirmation, “You are the light of the world.” Adding, “Let your light shine.”Let.…
This little light of mine
I spent today on Vashon Island. Guest preacher at Burton Church. And while on Vashon, I had to stop by, and say hello to my former congregation, the sheep.They looked up, as if to say, “We haven’t seen you in…
Daily Dose (July 11 – 14)
Tuesday -- GK Chesterton tells the story of a teenage boy granted a wish by a genie: to be huge or to be tiny.We are all swayed by the appeal of being big, strong and powerful.So, the boy chose huge.…
Savoring little delights
On my walk yesterday, the usual mental litany clattering for attention. Pondering Sabbath Moment topics, unpacking news headlines, wondering about my procrastination with a book project (accompanied by a generous dose of grief).And only one goose at the pond. Very…
Daily Dose (July 4 – 7)
Tuesday -- An eleven-year-old girl lived with her grandmother. Labeled "different," adjustment to school was not easy. Her mother was not a reliable presence. As if life is not tough enough, her father had been recently killed. She knew him…
That kind of blessing
In his book, Life of the Beloved, Henri Nouwen tells the story of Janet, “one of my friends who is quite handicapped but a wonderful, wonderful lady.”She said to me, “Henri, can you bless me?”I remember walking up to her…
Daily Dose (June 27 – 30)
Tuesday -- This week, the invitation to dance, to keep our hope alive.A synagogue needed help. They were in dire straights, and morale was low. They called a famous Rabbi to help them sort it out, to offer them insights…
Dance, keeping hope alive
Robben Island is famous. It is the South African prison where Nelson Mandela and many others were incarcerated because of their struggle to end apartheid. (Mandela served 18 of his 27 years in Robben Island). Margaret Wheatley tells this story…
Daily Dose (June 20 – 23)
Tuesday -- There is a parable about three stonecutters working on a cathedral, set in the Middle Ages. Each is asked what he is doing.The first responds angrily, "Idiot! Use your eyes! They bring me a rock, I cut it…