Not long ago, I stood with a family at a cemetery after a death. When I thought about what to say, I decided to end with some questions. +++ I’d invite you to think about some questions to reflect on, some resolutions to consider. +++ Those are some helpful questions when we are grieving amazing […]

God.In the beginning.In the beginning, you.In the beginning, things were good.In the beginning you created creatively. You created vibrantly. You created gloriously. You created potential and reality, and it was very good. God.We are not in the beginning any more.Things feel chaotic more than creative.Things feel failed and flawed and fearful rather than good. God.Your […]

God’s creativity is boundless. Go outside and enjoy the beauty!

It’s June 1. But you knew that already. I’ve been thinking for the last couple weeks about making some adjustments for this month, trying to establish, or reestablish some routine. I have some things to write. I have some things to read. I have some breathing to do. I was writing to a student the […]

Continuing our “perfect” plan…I entered a trail along the top of a series of levees. The trail descended & ascended every mile or so to accommodate a service road. I cranked along the top of the levees, traffic-free, king of my world, enjoying the afternoon warmth. Until, at one of the crossings, a safety gate […]