King Herod and Donald Trump the Great
The Herods are really hard to like if you are a person who values compassion over competition. The Christian TestamentContinue Reading
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The Work of Christmas?
Friends, you have likely read or heard this poem before. It is a classic. As we round out the 12thContinue Reading
6th Day of Being Near the Feedbox
On this 6th day of Christmas, which character are you in the birth story of Jesus? During these 12 daysContinue Reading
A Buddhist Slant on Christmas
Some years ago, during a difficult time personally, I was driving north to visit my mother and listening toContinue Reading
The Myth of Certainty
“Most incivility in the world is committed by people who are absolutely certain that they know what they’re doing.” —M.Continue Reading
Advent 2020: Grief + Gratitude = ?
Whether it’s on a personal level or a collective one, this equation holds remarkable truth when you fill in theContinue Reading
The Civility of Sheep and Goats
When I was about 8 years old, I was invited to follow Jesus. But this invitation was not given inContinue Reading
A Prayer as I Put on my Mask…
Creator, as I prepare to go into the world, help me to see the blessing in the wearing of this clothContinue Reading
Civility’s Rage is Part of Love’s Healing
“The opposite of love is not rage. The opposite of love is indifference. Love engages all our emotions: JoyContinue Reading
Civility: The Only Worthwhile Way to Live
“Health is a process…” “…A healthy organization—whether a marriage, a family, or a business corporation—is not one with an absenceContinue Reading
