I screwed up yesterday. Twice. Within the span of an hour. Twice within one hour yesterday I had to apologize. Not a Seinfeld-ian darkly humorous, "I'm so sorry, George?" apology. Not a Better Off Dead-esque really darkly humorous, "Gee, I'm real sorry your mom blew up, Ricky" apology. Not a CYA, "I'm sorry if..." non-apology …
Category: Faith
Changes for the Holidays
"One word can bring you round" To say that change is difficult is no kind of insight. We know this is true. Yet change comes to us all and sometimes even proves to be a Good Thing. This fall our wonderful partners at the West Suburban Community Pantry changed how they distribute food boxes at Thanksgiving …
Responding to evil with a hope and a prayer
How often this week have you heard someone say, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of ______"? Boston, Iraq, Texas, Iran, Illinois...there's no shortage of people dealing with violence, disaster, pain, and tragedy. There never is. Has the "thoughts and prayers" sentiment gone the way of "how are you"? Tossed off with little …
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Seeking hospitality
For me, striving to live the life of faith always comes down to “love God and love your neighbor.” That’s why I always say it in any parting blessing I offer. It is the essence of following God in the Way of Jesus (as I understand it based on scripture, tradition, reason, and experience). While …
Just make it through the night
Our son recently turned 7 years old. He's in first grade. It's been a rough week. Oh, not for him nor his little sister. They're fine and are excited for Christmas. But the unspeakable horror of the Newtown shooting hit Joann and me very hard. (Though, obviously, our sadness is in no way comparable to …
All That I Can't Leave Unsaid 