I discovered Malcolm Guite this week and am excited to learn more about the Anglican troubadour, priest, and poet. Poetry, in its leanness, offers so much wisdom (just like the Psalms and Proverbs). Here, is one of Guite’s Advent sonnets, that is part of a collection. I hope you enjoy reading and thinking of different metaphors for Jesus on…
In light of current events I’m reposting a blog about tutoring refugees in 2015. Two facts: 1) They need support. 2) We won’t be able to help them all. But here’s a challenge: our government, under Democrat and Republican presidents, has not and cannot do as much as people wish. I urge you to consider thoughtfully and…
For 2017, I am reflecting on what it means to have mustard seed faith. Jesus declares in Matthew 17:20 that we remove mountains if we have a tiny bit of trust in him. Do I believe this? Atheist Philippe Petit has helped me form an answer. Here’s how. “Le Coup” In 1974, Petit, age 25,…