"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong  at the broken places." (Ernest Hemingway)

Forgive me for the repetition of theme this week. But I am concerned that I do not have an adequate theology of suffering, and am working hard to fill my mind with good and deep thoughts  on the topic. So, here is an incredible bit of writing from the  queen of grief, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: "The […]

The English poet William Wordsworth said: "Habit rules the unreflecting soul." Oooohhhh .... that is good. Brilliant, really. Think about this in your own life: When you tell yourself you are too busy to slow down, too rushed to contemplate life, to take part of a day,  or even just a morning to ponder your […]

There are certain things I may post again and again and again. Here is one: "If you want to be holy, be kind." (Frederick Buechner) I need to hear this  every day.  I figure you do, too.

Tonight I am pondering the stark contrast between Donald Trump and Pope Francis. Not even thinking politically ... just paying attention to words, and deeds, and tone, and  any resemblance to Jesus. Any sense of compassion ... Any sense of appropriate humility ... Any sense of mercy and love and kindness ... Any sense of […]

Today "It is a moment of light surrounded on all sides by darkness and oblivion. In the entire history of the universe, let alone in your own history,  there has never been another just like it and there will never be another just like it again. It is the point to which all your yesterdays […]