Beatitudes Blog
From Salt Lake City, With Love
Read why I feel blessed on Mormon holy ground.
God of Peace in a Violent World
Incessant news of violence can drive you to despair. But there is hope, and something you can do.
Lord, Have Mercy
A common but powerful healing prayer…
Self-Esteem: Handle With Care
Think of your life as a party. Here’s a start at planning it.
School of Hope
Who teaches you hope?
Hope after the Debates
Do presidential debates sap your hope? Let’s go where it’s raining hope.
Yearning to Break the Mainline Silence
If you don’t feel free to speak of your faith, are you really free to be yourself?
Eagles, Rattlers, and Pirates Making Peace
The violent sport taught me a lesson in peacemaking.
Losing My Religion on the 50 Yard Line
Did you ever lose your religion? What religion did you find in its place?
Jesus on Perfection
Jesus said, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect?” (Matthew 5:48) Here’s my take on it…
Perfection Imperfect
Who was the last person you loved because they were perfect?
The Comic Beatitude
If you’re a cracked pot, you probably hold jewels. What treasure do you deliver?
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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