Jonah finding himself in the belly of a whale is one of the best-known stories from the Hebrew Bible. But why was he in there? Why did he stay? Facing deep divides over values and politics in 2025, we may find that his choice and … read more.
We are reminded almost daily that there is much in the world to worry, frighten, and anger us. But, too, there is so much to spark joy, to draw out smiles and song, to delight. Our capacity to remember –to keep noticing — those delights … read more.
Poet Mary Oliver wrote that we must be able to do 3 things to live in this world. Her list is poetic, true, and incomplete. To live in this world, to transform ourselves and the world, we must be able to be in this world, to be with … read more.
Some days, it seems we are beset and surrounded by demons both petty and grand. People, traffic, technology, politics, hate, indifference. Anger, frustration, and even despair are natural and understandable reactions. But maybe, instead, we can take those inevitable demons as opportunities for a … read more.
