My early understanding of holiness was confined solely within images of pious stances like hands clasped in prayer and devotional behavior. To be holy was to act obediently and to somehow coalesce with the bigger picture of the Church and its teachings. …
EYES OF HOPE
What does it mean to hope for something? What does it mean to hope IN something?
There may be a nuanced distinction between hoping for something that you would like to happen in contrast with hoping in something that you believe and trust in. …
GOD STEPS
I always thought that the three-legged race was such an interesting and indeed powerful exercise, not just for competition, but for building sensitivity, coordination, and relationship. With one leg tied to another’s leg, two people have three limbs capable of ambulation that must be coordinated in order to move forward. …
POVERTY POINT
Some mornings when I open up the Scripture and begin reading them, I would like to quickly close the bible and forget what I just read. Today is one of those days! It appears to be just a bit too challenging for me! …
THE CHILD PRESENT
While I was on vacation recently, some of our very dear friends took their children and went to visit my mother. While there, they “face-timed” us and we actually got to see and speak with Mom, who was delighted by both the visit from my friends and the opportunity to see and talk with us briefly. …