What Dr. Seuss Taught Me about Elders and Ministers
Sometimes elders and preachers are like the Dr. Seuss characters in the story of The Zax.
Benedict's Wisdom for the Ages: It's a Cenobite's Life for Me
If we were to pursue the monastic life, what would Benedict suggest? Life as a cenobite, of course!
Vampires
Was I putting energy into anyone’s day, or just cruising through my own day trying to avoid the vampires?
Socks and Worship
“Every good and perfect gift” is from the hand of God. Once I grasp this truth, I not only want to thank God, I am glad he has commanded me to do so!
"Are You the One?" An Advent Reflection on John the Baptist, Christ, and Us
There are a great many people today who are a bit confused by who God is.
Preaching as Leadership
One leadership function that is often not recognized as leadership is the practice of preaching.
Preaching as Leadership
One leadership function that is often not recognized as leadership is the practice of preaching.
What a Muslim Taught Me about Advent
Waiting in suspension, our lives hanging in the balance—isn’t this the worst feeling? So how could Advent possibly be a season worth celebrating?
Benedict's Wisdom for the Ages: Gyrovagues, Sarabaites, and Anchorites—Oh My!
Each of these different slants on the spiritual life still exists today, even if in a bit different expression than during Benedict’s time.
Rosa Parks and the Hope of Advent
May we remember during Advent the courage it takes to sit and wait. In her waiting, Rosa Parks joined God’s movement of ushering in days more just than before.
What Are We Waiting For?
When what I want is justice, release from oppression, a stop to the violence, waiting seems more destructive, not hope-filled.
Benedict's Wisdom for the Ages: Four Slants on Spirituality
What might we learn from Benedict’s commentary on the different kinds of monks?
