When one begins and new period in one’s life we do so with trepidation and excitement. For me, today marks a new quarter of a century. It’s not like becoming a teenager, being old enough to drive a car, or reaching twenty-one. from seventy-five to one hundred presents different challenges. Some relate to one’s health,…
Brother, Sister, and Mother
Whoever does the will of God is my brother, sister, and mother. — Mark 3:35. One of the fun things about a daily scripture is occasionally you run across a passage you never ran across or remember. Today’s surprised me. I am guilty of often referring to God in the masculine or calling God — father,…
Pre-Prayer Planning
Most of my prayers are spontaneous or at least not planned out. They are more like conversations over lunch with a good friend. But on occasion, I need to do some per-prayer planning. One doesn’t talk to a boss about a raise, or a child about improper behavior without at least playing out the conversation…
Child Self Intact
Maurice Sendak writes that he observed that life is largely a matter of “having your child self intact and alive and something to be proud of.” When a dark cloud appears I find that discovering the light involves locating the child that remains with me. As we age that inner child tends to go into…
Familiar Routine
As my birthday approaches, I remind myself to be open to the new, the unexplored, and the untried. Each year it gets easier and easier to settle into a familiar routine, but I know that to do so is a downward spiral. I’m pretty sure that the best way to overcome aging and becoming set…