The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands in the way… As a man is, so he sees,” William Blake. Who am I? It’s a question I ask often, and I expect is a question we all ask from time to time.…
Month: March 2019
Our Habits Limit What We See
One thing our Lenten disciplines do is change our daily patterns. We may be used to a glass of wine on the porch before dinner, but if our sacrifice is to eliminate alcohol during Lent that pattern must change. If we go for a jog first thing in the morning listening to NPR, but we…
The Search For A Scapegoat
“The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower. How early do we begin to place blame for our own failings on someone else. Pretty durn early and I wonder how very small children learn this? Is it from school, from their parents, or from their siblings? Even…
New Beginnings, Painful Endings.
“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ― Lao Tzu Lent is a time for new beginnings. Our sacrifice may begin a new way of life that we continue past Easter. Our daily communication with God during Lent may become a lifetime practice. Our lenten service may be something we wish to do for…
Lent Has Begun, How Are You Doing?
It has been a week since Lent has begun. I hope you all have been faithful to your Lenten program, but for those who might have slipped or not shifted into high gear yet, have hope. Maybe that cookie was too tempting, that glass of wine went perfect with a special meal, or demands at…