As we cross the threshold into this Lenten season, we are not called immediately to frenetic activity, but to a purposeful stillness. These initial days are for the interior life—a time for listening to the murmurs of our heart. In this quiet, I invite you to identify an injustice that genuinely pierces your spirit. Do…
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Ash Wednesday — A Dusty Beginning
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. I’ll be honest: the Ash Wednesday service—specifically the imposition of ashes—makes me a little queasy. Every year, I seem to find a convenient excuse to miss the service and start Lent in some other, less “dusty” way. Sorry about that, God. I do believe…
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday has been one of my favorite days for a long, long time. I know what you’re thinking—it’s all about the stacks of golden pancakes, the syrup, and the indulgence. But for me, it has always been much more than a meal. I was first introduced to the true spirit of the day when…
The Forty-Day Search: A Peaceful Approach to Injustice
Lent has arrived with its usual suddenness, catching me mid-stride. While I have always preferred adopting a positive discipline over the traditional act of sacrifice, I believe any meaningful Lenten practice should be anchored in prayer, service, and study. I began this year with ambitious plans that remained unformed; but perhaps by articulating them here,…
A Fine Line
Suzy and I are huge fans of British TV, especially crime dramas. Between Hercule Poirot, Midsomer Murders, and the endless library on BritBox, you’d think a gruesome murder occurred every hour in “sleepy” old London and its suburbs. It makes me realize there is a very fine line between entertainment and social acceptability. I often…