As I awaken before sunrise, I am greeted by darkness. Not even a sliver of light peeks through my curtains. My mind recognizes the moment and the dread of peeling back the covers to expose my body to the sting of the cool air almost consumes me. Knowing I have consecrated my days to God’s […]
Sacred Connections
Recognizing the Need to Breathe Fresh Air into Others
There is nothing I dread more than calling my health insurance. Years of medical bills which lead to much time and energy invested in clarifying, disputing and preauthorizations took its toll. In fact, I my husband and I joke that my decision to leave my career to stay at home was to resolve insurance snafus. […]
The Sacred Way Christmas Cards Speak to Us
They tell stories. Every December, the stream of Christmas photo cards of friends and family trickle into my mailbox. In this age of digital communication, the paper photos become more than traditional comforts. They provide a liturgical lens through which I see God working. The photos remind me what’s been going on behind the scenes. […]
Recognizing Opportunities to Offer Ourselves to Each Other
The landscape of our lives seems to have changed in a year. How we engage with one another looks differently. A year ago, social interaction happened without any thought. Different places offered cultivation of in person relationships: church, work, school, recreational activities. Then it all changed. And we are still adjusting. While we long for […]
Seeking New Ways to See Each Other
“Are these good for baking?” asked the man sharing space in front of the bin of potatoes. I had navigated around the maze of vegetable stands in the produce department of the grocery store on a Saturday afternoon, and arrived here at this moment. As I looked up, he continued, “I’m new to this.” As […]
What Else Can I Learn From the Story of the Good Samaritan?
It stopped me in my tracks. Scanning through my social media landscape, I encountered a post that drew my attention. Though it alluded to a familiar story, it challenged me to re-examine the lens through which I read it. Looking for a loophole, he asked, “And just how would you define ‘neighbor’?” 30-32 Jesus answered by […]
