Today, December 21, marks the Winter Solstice. It has long been one of Suzy’s favorite days, and over the years, I have grown to love it too. The reasons are simple. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and the longest night. When Suzy was a little girl, she was quite small…
For I Was Hungry
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. — Matthew 25:35. As the season of Advent unfolds, it invites us into a space of paradox. We surround ourselves with the warmth of lights, the abundance of shared meals, and…
Conversations With Oneself
When my grandson Will was a small boy, he used to stand in front of the full-length mirror in their front hall and talk to his reflection. These were not short greetings, but long dissertations—especially for a three-year-old. His parents, Suzy, and I were always fascinated to overhear the discussions, but we were careful not…
True Patience
Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. — James 5:7-8a. Behold, the Biblical model of patience: the farmer, leaning contentedly on his hoe, simply waiting for…
Love is A Struggle
Love isn’t a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like “struggle.” — Fred Rogers. Fred Rogers’ simple definition immediately shifts love from a passive, effortless feeling to a continuous, deliberate labor. Love manifests in countless forms—maternal bonds, fraternal commitment, the deep loyalty of friendship, and the fire of a first romance. Yet, in…