Beatitudes Blog
Mending Divisions with Doctor Jesus
On how Jesus heals.
You Can Resolve Our National Leadership Crisis
If you want a way out from under disappointing politicians, read on…
Political Correctness, Compassion, and the Power of Words
Before you write off political correctness, consider this…
When the Politics of “Let’s” Trumps the Politics of “No”
How a realistic change in assumptions can bring hope back to politics
Your Vote: A Clue from Jesus on Choosing Leaders
Praying for a good leader in this political season?
Fruit from a Good Death: Nouwen’s Secret to Living Well
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). After his near-death experience (see previous post), Henri Nouwen offered more helpful reflections on death. He believed in the afterlife and wrote of it as an extension of God’s love. But...
Witness That Nourishes, Witness That Inspires
Think of a story that bears witness to cherished truth.
Wild Goose Festival 2016: Mourning and Dancing by the River
On a spirited gathering in a sacred place.
Pharaoh’s Daughter: A Heroine of Peacemaking
How a child of privilege became a champion of the oppressed.
I Want to Know Christ
A tribute to my grandfather.
Hospitality: Space, Presence, and Entertaining Angels
How you entertain angels unawares.
Voices of the Wild Goose Festival
Something amazing happens every summer in Hot Springs, NC. Here’s my account.
As a psychotherapist and spiritual director, I bring well-honed insight and skill to these posts; yet, my vulnerability plays a more important part, for more than advice from experts, serious people of faith need resonance with fellow travelers.
In my writing and in your reading and comments, may we face our challenges in God’s compassionate presence rather than in a private dressing room where we try in vain to make ourselves presentable to God at an appointed meeting. God meets us where we are.
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