There is a lot to be uneasy about right now. This coronavirus is not only deadly, it also seems to be highly contagious. People are dying. They are dying alone. Those that are left behind have to grieve alone. On another level, people are losing their jobs, and their businesses. A lot to be uneasy … Continue reading When We Find Ourselves In Total Chaos
The B-Sides
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Some posts simply stand alone. They don’t find themselves a part of any collection. You will find these stand-alones here.
Coronavirus Isn’t the Only Thing that’s Viral
So. This is new. It is hard for me to compare this Coronavirus to anything else in my lifetime. Schools being closed. Professional sports leagues being shuttered. People fighting over toilet paper. My word. What is truly astounding to me is the global nature of the thing. It is involving countries and systems and economies … Continue reading Coronavirus Isn’t the Only Thing that’s Viral
Marriage Isn’t For Everybody, But Here’s Fourteen Things If It’s For You
On occasion, I am given the honor of participating in the marriage ceremony of a couple. And as part of the officiating, I am asked to give a short meditation on the importance of a union between two people in a world that seems more bent on division. Or…I am usually asked. For a recent … Continue reading Marriage Isn’t For Everybody, But Here’s Fourteen Things If It’s For You
A Few Words For My Divisive, Divided, Dividing Christian Brothers and Sisters
This week I am at Mennonite USA’s biannual convention, so wanted to say a few words to Christians, of which us Mennonites are only a very small part. So keep in mind that these words are for Christians, in language Christians understand, within their shared tradition. Although you are more than welcome—in fact, you … Continue reading A Few Words For My Divisive, Divided, Dividing Christian Brothers and Sisters
Out of Chaos…Falafel
At the beginning of the ancient Hebrew Scriptures, we are told that God created all that is. But this creation happens in a very specific way, “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Water, for the ancient … Continue reading Out of Chaos…Falafel
The White Man’s Fear
I don’t know if you’ve noticed lately, but it seems that a lot of powerful white men seem pretty fragile lately. Whether they be in political institutions, or religious ones, they sure are presenting a lot of insecurity. And we all know what that looks like: defensiveness, anger, subterfuge, control, big cars and bigger armies. … Continue reading The White Man’s Fear
Let’s Talk about Steaming Piles
This morning I woke up feeling like I had been in a car accident. It happens sometimes, usually after I’ve been doing something active. All this is new since I turned forty a few years ago. And it’s terrible. What’s worse is how it affects the rest of who I am. When I experience a … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Steaming Piles
Some Thoughts in the Wake of the Polar Vortex from Hell
I am not a fan of these polar vortexes. The cold is brutal, for sure. But that’s not the worst part. The worst part is all that wind. Recently, a friend who is part of my faith community mentioned that she loves the wind. Honestly, I had never met anybody who loved the wind. I … Continue reading Some Thoughts in the Wake of the Polar Vortex from Hell