In the same way, let your light shine before others.… Matthew 5:16. It’s been over fifteen years since we moved from DC to Charlotte, so when we moved this time only a mile away I had forgotten that the bane of all moves are lamps. They require big boxes, lots of wrapping paper, and of…
Peace Begins At Home
When I used to read the passage, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9), I thought of grand historical figures—world leaders negotiating treaties, the Pope, or great figures like Gandhi. I saw peacemaking as a monumental, public act reserved for a select few. But over time, I’ve realized…
A New Home, A New Adventure
Despite having the benefit of a wonderful moving service, Suzy and I are still utterly exhausted but happily ensconced in our new home. The young men and women from the moving team were like a blur of efficiency, yet the final settling-in still feels like a marathon. Thank you all for your patience during my…
Of The Same Mind
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 2:5 St. Paul’s simple directive is far from easy. It serves as a radical call to action that challenges our very nature. To have the mind of Christ is not merely to think or believe as he did, but to reorient…
A Quiet Place
Readers of The Pew are familiar with the importance of finding a “special place” for meditation and prayer. This sacred space doesn’t have to be the same physical location every time. It can be found on a quiet, windswept beach, in the solitude of a towering mountain range during a long weekend getaway, or on…