The train rounds a bend.The rest of the cars appear one by one,all tied to one anotherfar into the distanceIt comes as a surpriseto be tied to things so far backNazım Hikmet,Human Landscapes from My… More
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Muted Colors – Lenten Journey
There is nothing ambiguous about Lent in the Orthodox tradition. No one contemplates what to give up, or how to spend more time in prayer and repentance. Everyone pretty much knows that you’re going vegan… More
Lenten Journey: Instant Gratification or Slow Process
On my work space shelf, I have a box of instant oatmeal. It’s relatively healthy, full of fiber, and low in the bad stuff. I have it on hand for those days when I rush… More
Lenten Journey: Palm Fronds and Hosannas
Palm fronds await us as we enter into our parish. It is Palm Sunday – that joyous day before Holy Week, where all of life makes sense as Jesus rides into Jerusalem, greeted by masses… More
Lenten Journey: On Endurance
This piece was originally posted in May 2014. What a difficult season that was! Lent represents another type of season and calls for another type of endurance. I’m out of the country just now–but this… More
Worlds Apart: A Third Culture Kid’s Journey – Film & Reviews
The train rounds a bend.The rest of the cars appear one by one,all tied to one anotherfar into the distance.It comes as a surprise to be tied to things so far back Human Landscapes from… More
Lenten Journey – On Forsythia and Hope
“You can cut branches of forsythia before they bloom and bring them inside and they will bloom quicker.” It was Western Easter a few years ago and we were at my mom and dad’s. Large branches of… More
Lenten Journey: The Christ Candle
I wrote this years ago for a dark spring day. It seems appropriate again. Truth be told, my Christ candle has been burning every day since January 20. The candle has been a faithful reminder… More
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