So many people are talking about the Enneagram these days, which may excite you or repulse you. You may be in a place where you are discovering, obsessing, reading everything you can, listening to all the podcasts, googling all the memes. Or, you may be suspicious, groaning when your friend brings it up all the…
Last year I took time off after a significant season of loss. I got in my car with my dog and camping gear and headed south along the coast with the intention of spending time with good friends as part of the journey. There were a lot of wonderful things about the road trip, but…
What stuck out was all the 8s. 8 days in hospice. Dying on 8/8/18. Standing hearing the nurse pronounce “time of death 6:38.” Noting to myself 6:38 EST. 3:38 PST. Knowing mom would have turned 78. I was a few days away from turning 38. It’s what happens in death and dying. You notice things.…
Recovering the Lost Art of Lament: Reflections on Ferguson I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, praying, reading, and talking with others surrounding the recent events related to Ferguson. I find myself conflicted, sad, angry, and perplexed. People are all over the spectrum when it comes to their thoughts about race in America and questions of…
Two Simple Things Everyone Can Do That Will Make A Difference It’s almost embarrassing to admit, but sometimes in the quest to make a difference and have an impact, I forget the simple things. I get caught up in strategizing, researching, or worrying about what I will say if ________ or do when _______. There’s…
Thought Provoking Insights from Vincent Harding Vincent Harding died this May at the age of 82. Hearing his interviews with Krista Tippett on her podcast On Being inspire and challenge me. He offers us the wisdom of someone who has “been there” and “seen it” firsthand. Born in Harlem, working alongside Martin Luther King Jr., a…
Conversations: On the Train from NJ to NYC Whenever I think about why I do what I do or share with others my vision for life and ministry, I usually think about conversations I have had with others. These real life conversations are where I find my sense of calling and purpose. They also keep…
