Musings for Lent 5: John 11:1-45

“Why didn’t you…” “If only I…” How many times do we start with these words when something goes wrong, when we face difficult days, or when tragedy strikes? We have expectations of others and ourselves for certain outcomes. Sometimes, maybe oftentimes, those expectations are not met. That is the experience of Mary and Martha in... Continue Reading →

Pearls, Starfish, Life

Pearls, treasures, wants, dreams             Foolish, risky, courageous, daring                         Detachment, redefining, recognition, living All these words and ideas came out during a discussion of a very short story. A story of only 32 words by Jesus. Yes, one of the parables. I’m participating in a series of discussions focused on the book, Short Stories by Jesus. The author... Continue Reading →

Birthing Something New

Day 6, half way through the season of Christmas. Yes, the 12 days of Christmas are real, just not what is in the popular song. It’s Christmas 2020, so it’s been a weird one…subdued, smaller, a mixture of beginnings and endings. And in both good and bad ways, more of the same. Over the course... Continue Reading →

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