The Tyranny of Self-CalculationsIn The Cost of Discipleship, Deitrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “All activity of the disciples is subject to the clear precept of their Lord…Aug 13Aug 13
From Tomb to TableThis mental picture struck me: “So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at the…Jan 2Jan 2
Published inHeart SpeakTidal LockWith all the emphasis on the moon this week — Russia’s unmanned crash landing, India’s successful one, and Japan’s lunar launch this…Aug 23, 20231Aug 23, 20231
Published inThe Taoist OnlineNumbering the DaysAt one time, I had an app on my phone to number my daily steps. Now, it’s not a matter of steps; it’s measured by time: “You need to walk…Jul 2, 2023Jul 2, 2023
Baker and Pica: A “Lot” Like MeIt had been several weeks since I had coffee with Baker and Pica. Life had dictated the delay for all of us. As you may recall, that’s not…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
An Early Morning KissEarly this morning, I had a dream. In it, while sleeping, I was briefly awakened by a soft kiss on my forehead. It raised no emotion —…May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Arise, CaptainsThe title is a compilation of three Bible translations (because I like how it sounds 😊).May 16, 2023May 16, 2023
Beginning in ObscurityThere are times while reading when a sentence jumps from the page and begs more attention. This one came from Training of the Twelve: “All…Apr 30, 2023Apr 30, 2023