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We live in a world of opposites. More soberly, opposition. Your way, my way (the “right” way), or the highway. The more exceIlent way, the third way, is seldom chosen. It is the way of acknowledging and holding the opposites … Continue reading →

I looked in the mirror this morning.  The face that looked back was lined and tired.  The eyes were still droopy.  Can that be me?   I walked away, wiped that image from my mind, and let my imagination see a … Continue reading →

The magic of reading someone’s mind baffles me.  How could someone, other than myself, really know what I am thinking? What is going on in my mind is invisible to others. BUT…who knows us better than we know ourselves?  Who is it … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is the fourth Sunday of Lent and in England is also Mothering Sunday.  Although it is often called Mother’s Day, it has no connection with the American festival of the same name but they both celebrate mothers. Traditionally, it … Continue reading →

“Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts feeble. But since the power of prayer rests in the one who hears it, and not the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.” -Max Lucado I am often troubled by … Continue reading →

We remember today Oscar Romero (15 August 1917 – 24 March 1980) a Catholic archbishop of El Salvador and modern day martyr. Romero knew he wanted to be a priest when he was just a boy. His local school only … Continue reading →

What if I were not alone? What if I was stronger and healthier? What if this pain would go away? What if I had the funds to travel anywhere I wished? What if I could get through a week without … Continue reading →

Sometimes pearls of wisdom land in our palms at the oddest times. I may be channeling Fred Rogers somewhat when reminded of his “tag line” on Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood – “I like you just the way you are.” He was, … Continue reading →

We’re walking through the reflective days of Lent.  Our journey is a time for repentance; the special season of the year to focus on our sin and our Savior’s love for us, a love so deep it took him to … Continue reading →

What do I like about yoga? This list could be lengthy, but in a nutshell, I like the peace that I breathe. “Let them seek peace and pursue it.  For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous.” – 1 Peter 3: 11-12 Cat, cow, … Continue reading →