This morning, before dawn was offering its tell-tale hints along the eastern horizon, I stood on my front porch and looked at the sky. As always, I found joy in looking at the stars. This morning, there was a sliver of moon high up, and it made the stars hard to see until I stood […]
Month: September 2021
It’s Music to My…
Music. It’s there. In the background of my thoughts. Whispering or sung aloud, sometimes it comes out clear and strong or just as a hum. It forms and reflects my inner life even more than my other conscious activities. I can’t help it. I’ve been like this since I can remember. Sometimes it’s some tune […]
Vax or No Vax: My Confession
I’m going public. I’m vaccinated. I got vaccinated very early in the process, when there were still lines of folks waiting for it and qualifications to get it. Why did I do this? I’m a Christian leader. I am constantly called to directly interact with people closely whom I don’t always know well. They are […]
“Labor” Day
When I was young, I always wondered about the day we US folks celebrate as Labor Day. Why do we call it Labor Day, when we don’t work? Where I grew up, it was a big thing – parades, picnics, and a general celebratory sense were part of the day. But it never felt quite […]
Hard Times? God’s Joyful Command
I woke up a bit overwhelmed and sad this morning. The mess in Afghanistan, the earthquake in Haiti, and the hurricane hitting New Orleans (again!) all weighed on my spirit. Some of it is terrible! Other things in my life have been simply disappointing. But what do we do with all of it? I’m tired, […]