Last week, traveling across the country with my grandson, I was inspired by the large, open spaces of the American West. From the prairies of West Texas to the mountain ranges rising from desert sands, and finally to the Pacific Ocean, the land seemed to speak. It called to me: Live large. Breathe deep. Step …
In Praise of America
This past week I took an amazing trip across the country. I drove with my grandson, Landon, from Huntsville, Alabama to San Diego, California—where he’s stationed in the Marines. It was a journey of love for my grandson and a chance to spend time with him. It was so much more than a road trip; …
Between Worry and Wonder
Love, Power, and Justice
https://youtu.be/WFugKfKtJ78?si=H2vpNhUg-ryu2jlR Convergence-Where Religion, Leadership, and Culture Merge.
The Choice
"You love your family, and then you love your neighbor, and then you love your community, and then you love your fellow citizens in your own country. And then after that, you can focus and prioritize the rest of the world." (J. D. Vance) "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your …
The Unexpected Joy of Not Knowing
Around the Bend As we journey along the path of life and faith, there are times when we come to a crossroads and face a decision. Do we choose the familiar, the safe, the known? Or do we take a leap of faith into the unknown, trusting that the path will unfold before us as …
When the Sky Falls
“Now, I’ve been crazy, Can’t you tell? I threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell.” Lyrics from The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov. Last year we held a worship service in the chapel around this song. I had friends who not only performed the song beautifully but also offered commentary and …
Why We Travel
We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. T.S. Elliot To travel is to explore. It forces you out of your familiar surroundings and patterns and takes you into the unknown. In a new place, …
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