Dec 8, 20196 minThe Deforestation of our Spiritual LandscapesEthiopian Church Forests and Reclaiming the Distinction between a Career and a Calling My Dear One, What comes to mind when you envision...
Jun 15, 20196 minfollowing The Way to Washington, DCMy Dear One, One thing I’ve learned in following The Way is that Jesus routinely leads me to places I wouldn’t expect to go. Though my...
May 23, 20196 minWhen It's Time to Let GoMy Dear One, How do you know when it’s time to let go? I recently let my congregation, Salem Lutheran Church, know that I will be leaving...
Apr 11, 20198 minA Solitaire LifeFive Things I Learned About Life While Frittering It Away My Dear One, What do you do when you are bored and have a few minutes to spare?...
Jan 18, 20196 minThe Power of PresenceMy Dear One, “Be where you are.” Someone once said those words to me and they’ve stuck with me ever since. At times they are consoling...
Dec 21, 20186 minNaked Simplicity - why I’m giving away half of my stuff My Dear One, I recently made the decision to give away about half of everything I own. This is prompted partly by an upcoming move and...
Dec 13, 20186 minLiving with Authenticity: the call to be You My Dear One, The greatest mistake many people make is failing to learn to live an authentic life. Inauthentic living is a modern...
Dec 7, 20188 minFinding the Holiness in Our CallingMy Dear One, What is your purpose in life? Does God have a calling for each of us or only for some of us? I recently had a conversation...