All HallowTide

Isn’t it interesting how one thought can lead to another and that to another and that … and, yet, at the end of the chain while you have entertained ideas that could seem so disconnected but you still see a … Continue reading

Some Ash Wednesday Thoughts on Fasting and Feasting

I came across this prayer several years ago and have posted it many times in the past. I share it again because I find wisdom in it for this Lenten season. After you read through it and perhaps pray through … Continue reading

Can It Already Be Lent Again?

Well, yes it can! It’s no use saying Epiphany was too short this year or I’m not ready for Lent. It is happening. And I am disappointed! Last year during Lent I sent out an email each day that used … Continue reading

Formation – Optional or Not?

Many years ago I taught “Introduction to Sociology” at a junior college in South Georgia. When we got to the chapter on “socialization,” we went over the textbook definition, which went something like what is found at Wikipedia, … socialization … Continue reading

What I’m Doing – Can You Help?

Have you ever noticed those lists of the most searched words on Google, Bing or DuckDuckGo? Apparently in 2022 the most searched word on Google was “wordle.” I wonder if the folks doing those searches are looking for … well, … Continue reading

Do you Need a Break from Holiday Noises and Busyness?

We have just passed Thanksgiving Day and before some of us had time to take a deep breath the First Sunday of Advent was upon us. Then there are all the emails and media noise about “Black Friday,” “Cyber Monday,” … Continue reading

Is Everything Ready for Thanksgiving Day?

Just a few days and it will be Thanksgiving Day once again.   Is the menu planned?  Do you have all the fixings on hand? Has everyone received their invitations and replied? What else? Maybe something (or someone) has been left … Continue reading

Takeaways from forgotten books

Over the past year or so I have been devoting some time to divesting of some of my too large (and too underutilized) collection of books. This has not been easy. And no, this is not a post about downsizing … Continue reading

Entering Scripture, one more model of Lectio Divina

Entering Scripture, one more model of Lectio Divina Several months ago I offered a post on “Entering Scripture” via the steps of Lectio Divina. I intended for the following week to offer another method that is patterned on Lectio Divina … Continue reading

How About Spending Time with Dietrich Bonhoeffer this Lent?

The Mardi Gras parades are well underway here in Mobile, Alabama, so Mardi Gras Day and Ash Wednesday will soon be upon us. I’ve been thinking about Ash Wednesday and Lent for several weeks and wondering if there was a … Continue reading