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I just returned from a wonderful retreat at Wisdom House in Litchfield, CT, a place that I have long wanted to visit. A number of years ago, I did visit Litchfield a few times, but I have not been...
View ArticleWar & peace, the Advent edition
To the LORD in the hour of my distress I call—and he answers me. “O LORD, save my soul from lying lips, from the tongue of the deceitful.” What should he give you, what repay you, O deceitful tongue?...
View ArticleWhat will we choose?
What will we choose today? Tenderness? Severity? We seem to believe that severity is the go to for keeping law and order, but I’m not sure it is all that simple. Many of us profess to follow the Prince...
View ArticleCan we follow?
On this day in 1948, the man who did more to show the world the power of non-violent resistance and peace was assassinated. That man was Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi used Jesus Christ as his inspiration and...
View ArticleYes or no? The Good Friday edition.
My friend Kevin Ahern, who is a theologian and ethicist said this on Twitter on Holy Thursday. I found the photo and added the text to it as a reminder of what forms crucifixion comes in. Systematic...
View ArticleMemorial Day
I was not going to post today because Monday holidays are not big blog days, but I am going to offer a few words about Memorial Day. Born in the late 50’s, I was very aware of the Vietnam War as a kid....
View ArticleRetreating
No – I’m not retreating in the sense that I’m going away. It just seems that way because I have not had much to say out here. Anyway, as you know, I’ve been busy in my garden and doing other things....
View ArticleLife or death
On this last day of 2017, there are many articles and social media posts that look back at the year that was. I look back, thankful for some things, less thankful for others – and then I realize that...
View ArticleBut he was silent
But he was silent and answered nothing. – Mark 14:61 Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed. – Mark 15:5 Today is Palm Sunday and we hear once again the Passion proclaimed in our...
View ArticleEmbodying peace in a time of war
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. -John 14:27 Last night I fell asleep plagued with thoughts and...
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