There is something deep within us that is “pure,” an opening to another reality that is “inaccessible to the fantasies of our own mind or the brutalities of our own will.”
Reflections on Grief, Gratitude, and Maturity
I do not believe there is a divine pain manager who sends suffering our way to improve our character.
Tacos, Turkeys, and Table Grace
But when delicious food is lovingly prepared, eaten in gratitude, and honoring all members of the human family, it’s more than a meal – it’s a table filled with grace.
Mom, Apple Pie, Technology and the Holidays
As we approach the holidays, we can be grateful for memories of “focal practices” we’ve experienced in our past and seek opportunities to share such activities with family and friends this season.
Three Insights from David Brooks
We are not meant to live “like brains on a stick.”
Who Are the Saints in Your Life?
This “All Saints Day,” I encourage us all to look around our neighborhood, workplace and community and take time to be grateful for the Everyday Saints in our midst.
The Strange Case of Parking Lot Pete
If you are out and about this holiday season, you may find yourself scanning parking lots, wondering if Parking Lot Pete is out there, working his magic.
Caring About Something Foolish
What is left out of this calculation, it seems to me, is the business of caring — caring deeply and passionately, really caring — which is a capacity or an emotion that has almost gone out of our lives.
Two Lasting Lessons from My Rock-Climbing Career
“Your fear has important information to give you. You want to take in the information without letting fear control you.”
Haunted By A Story About An Oar
It didn’t take long for me to see the significance the story has for me, 2700 years after it was told.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 