Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:2 I’ve been thinking a lot about angels lately. In several recent retreats that I’ve led, the concept of “angels” has … Continue reading →
Sometimes there are people in our lives who are just there for us, who are open and loving and giving, who are so over-the-top-special that we can’t imagine living without them in the world. My friend Clint Franke, who departed … Continue reading →
It’s good to have the opportunity to start a New Year – again. It really is a valid reason for us to celebrate. As the dates change on the calendar, we have an opportunity to see if we should consider … Continue reading →
Advent is a good time to ponder how we have been touched by the Divine throughout our lives. At times we may feel exhausted or deeply disappointed because there have been harsh criticisms or far too many demands on our … Continue reading →
The Season of Advent is upon us, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of the Christ at Christmas. At the beginning of Advent, many churches read these words from the prophet Isaiah: “Prepare … Continue reading →
This is the second of two blogs about the farmhouse in Nebraska that was my home. I ended Part 1 of this post with how thrilled I felt as I came to the top of a hill and saw my … Continue reading →
(Note to readers: Because of Sandy’s powerful impact, I wanted to share this blog with you now. Part 2 of “A House, A Home” will be posted on November 15.) My beloved New York City! I often use those words … Continue reading →
This blog about the farmhouse in Nebraska that was “my home” will be written in two parts. Part 2 will be posted on November 1. Several weeks ago I returned to Nebraska for Nebraska Wesleyan’s (my university) 125th anniversary. Since … Continue reading →
This is the second blog in a series of two about Bishop Willie Walsh of Ireland and his pilgrimage of forgiveness and reconciliation. If you missed the first blog, you may find it in “recent posts”. As Bishop Walsh set … Continue reading →
From time to time we are blessed to meet a special person who makes a deep and lasting impression on us. Bishop Willie Walsh of Ireland is one of those people. When I was researching my book Journeys of Courage … Continue reading →