Generosity is rarely about what is exchanged; it is almost always about where the attention rests. When we offer someone our time—or hold them in quiet, deliberate thought—we are participating in a fundamental form of communion. In a culture driven by hurry, distraction, and transaction, bestowing unhurried attention on another soul is a quiet act…
Stress
No matter how old I get, I still find myself worrying about things completely beyond my control. I know it is futile—and Scripture reminds me not to carry that load—yet a few small things still manage to press that old stress button. The ironic thing about my stress button is that it rarely gets pushed…
Walk In The Light
No man who ignores the rights and needs of others can hope to walk in the light. — Anon. When I was on sabbatical, I kept a journal of quotes that I came across while I was away. From time to time, I go back to the little brown book and it is there where…
Changing Seasons
Fall finally showed up this week, or at least the summer heat died down a bit. Soon the leaves will turn, and my favorite season will be here in its full glory. Part of the reason Fall is my favorite time of year has always been the return of football season and the World Series.…
A Moment Ago
We all reach moments when news reaches us from across the years: an old friend, someone with whom we once shared a season of our lives, has suffered an unimaginable tragedy. We are no longer close enough to simply walk through their front door, yet we long to offer comfort without intruding on the sanctity…