In 1980, I was stunned when Ronald Reagan swept the Presidential election, winning 49 out of 50 states. Some saw it as good news. But many people suffered as a result of his presidency. Now 40 years later, Trump returns to office. Some see it as good news. But many… Read More »Faith
Our life experiences shape who we are and how we understand the world around us. As I age, I realize that my life experience shapes what I believe to be most true about life. In living with marked social divisions in our era, I’ve come to understand that my perspective… Read More »Faith: A Perspective From Aging
The word, “God.” Do people mean the same thing when they use it? Could it be that people, even in the same religion, have different understandings of God? In this video, I’m sharing some aspects of the God in whom I believe. The following is a text version of this… Read More »The God in Whom I Believe
“I’m not afraid. I have faith!” That’s something people say today. I don’t think faith has anything to do with fear. Fear is an emotion meant to protect us by alerting us to possible danger. Faith is a conviction. The following is a text version of this blog. There’s a… Read More »Faith VS Fear
I’ve had my share of hard times. There have been good times, too. That’s true for most people. But facing hard times balanced by good times has helped to shape what I believe to be true. Join me as I share in this video how life’s ups and downs have… Read More »How Good and Bad Times Shape Our Beliefs
The Christmas Story. Yes, it’s a familiar tale that fills us with a bit of sentimentality and a kind of romantic sensibility. We think of the silent night, the angelic choirs, and the star that led the magi. But when we pay close attention to the details of the story,… Read More »Christmas: Hope in Hardship
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” That’s what philosopher Fredrick Nietzsche wrote about 150 years ago. This sentiment is echoed in Kelley Clarkson’s hit song, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).” I recently spent time with a young woman. While she’s bright, professionally engaged, and living… Read More »If It Doesn’t Kill You It Makes You Stronger?
Many churches will not have services this week. In the case of churches continuing to hold services, many people will opt not to attend for health concerns. As a way to support the spiritual journey of Christians during this Lenten Season, for the remaining Sundays of Lent, I will post… Read More »Reflections on the Story of the Man Blind from Birth
