The legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and his unwavering commitment to non-violent resistance is a passion of mine. As someone deeply invested in social justice, I find the resort to violence by those genuinely frustrated with the current political climate deeply troubling. Gandhi’s profound assertion, ‘Not without cost, but success yes,’ in response to the hypothetical…
The Big Two
You search the scriptures, because you think in them you have eternal life; …. — John 5:39. John 5:39 speaks of those who search the scriptures, thinking they hold eternal life. In our Lenten journey, it’s easy to get caught up in the ‘doing’ – the sacrifices, the studies, the services. But the true essence…
Hung Out To Dry
Someone I know very well went through a long period of time when he couldn’t get employed. The recent layoffs and elimination of federal jobs brought back my memories of his experience and how he felt hung out to dry. My friend’s prolonged unemployment plunged him into despair, marked by feelings of worthlessness, isolation, and…
Respect
My sabbatical reinforced a simple truth: everyone has a story, and respect begets respect. As a former lawyer, I learned this firsthand. The seemingly unremarkable woman collecting trash every day was a timber magnate’s widow, her fortune now funds scholarships and curing cancer. Aging and health scares have amplified this awareness. Too often, obituaries reveal…
The Truth
Today’s verse comes from Romans 1:18, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth,” and it strikes a resonant chord in our contemporary world. We inhabit an era saturated with information, yet simultaneously plagued by a profound crisis of truth.…