I saw the MIME for the first time the other day. Since then, it’s been reposted by several friends on Facebook. When I read it, I paused to think about it. I was surprised to realize it stayed with me for a few days. Responding to what some conservatives in… Read More »Keeping Christ in Christians
Often, when friends I haven’t seen or spoken to in some time ask how things are going with me, I begin by saying, “I have a wonderful life.” The truth is that I do have a wonderful life. I live in a middle class neighborhood just outside of Atlanta. I… Read More »I Have a Wonderful Life
He’s an ordinary guy. Most people probably don’t notice him. He’s both polite and quiet. There’s nothing remarkable about his appearance or his manner. He’s the kind of person who blends in to the surroundings. Like most of us, he’s just an ordinary guy. Now in his forties, he experiences… Read More »The Ordinary Guy
It’s a brisk autumn evening. The sky is clear and the moon shines brightly, giving illumination to the back yard. About an hour earlier, we moved our telescope from a corner in the kitchen out to the deck so that the instrument could adjust to the temperature. It was now… Read More »Cosmic Implications for Spirituality
It took me a long time to admit, but he was right. He was right about a lot of things. It often takes sons a long time to admit that their fathers’ were right all along. On this issue, it’s been a gradual process of moving from, “He doesn’t know… Read More »He Was Right All Along
Goblins and ghosts; zombies and vampires: as creatures of the night begin to stir, we know that Halloween is upon us. But how could we miss its advent? My grocery store is surely much like yours: the candy and decorative displays for Halloween have been near the store entrance for… Read More »A Spirited Halloween
Some couples followed desire system to have a perfect date-night: a night to go out and have fun, like when they were dating. I wouldn’t consider our Friday dinners out a “date-night.” Each Friday, we go out to dinner and unwind a bit from the week. By Friday evening, we’re… Read More »Friday Night Dinner
Saturday: it was a sunny, clear day in Atlanta. Wanting to spend some time outside, I decided to clear the debris from the summer garden. Most folks had done it weeks ago and had already planted autumn gardens. I knew it was time to get it done. While I had… Read More »Mindful Living and the Environment
