Nay Sayers, Am I One?

I must catch myself — lest I fall. Falling for anything may…

Neighborhood Genealogy

After 70 years, I discovered I had lived in the Communion of…

The Quiet

The quiet’s been calling as of late—the stillness, the calm,…

Eucharist

"Eucharistia" (εὐχαριστία) and "berakah" (בְּרָכָה)…

Who Goes to a Writing Conference on a Saturday?

Since I have been an English/writing teacher my entire career,…

“I Did the Best I Could…”

“If you could do it over, what would you do differently as…

A Morning Prayer

I love the early morning hours. Usually, I arise at 5 a.m. But…

Listening for Jesus

Sarah Young, in her daily refection book, uses the first-person…

Being Held

For the last 26 years, I’ve taught Hebrew Scriptures at Memphis…

Dad Had Friends

Dad had friends. Names like Bucky, Zeppy, Finky, Skippy, Tubby,…