the defense rests
One consistent translation of the word "satan" comes from the Hebrew, the second language of scriptural texts as they were being formed into a collection. When "Satan" is mentioned, the…
lilies and dragonflies
Humans want to connect to each other. As clergy, we want them to want to connect with God, and they often do. That is to say, they often both want…
balance and wellness on the river of life
Fearless love and compassion for one's self can do wonders for self-care. I look at my self in a mirror and I see a man who has been through a…
underneath the underneath and throughout
This piece of quartz crystal played host to gold as the minerals colluded to grow into this chunk of rock formation. Take off the gold, and you will find a…
ancestors and becoming
We are not, most of us, blessed by the good fortune of having been born into families with parents who are or were spiritually awakened beings. Some are so born,…
Centered Wellness
There has been a lot of silence in my life in the past 7 weeks. Two were in an ICU unit and on a bed. Four were in a garden…
blood and water
When I look back on yesterday's blog, I giggle a little bit. I remember writing it. I pecked the computer with one finger and very slowly. This week, just as…
beauty
During a wander in the botanical gardens this summer I watched these two bees doing their work. The one near the top of my photo has pollen sacks full…
buttered noodles and fallen trees
Last night, I came home from a series of meetings craving (not wanting) buttered noodles. This is usually a sign for me to stop and look inward. Food and…
the lion and the stilts
When I was a child I found awe and inspiration in English manor houses, castles, Kings, Queens and Dukes. I would day-dream about their power and money, their…