There’s a line in Pretty Woman that has stayed with me for years. Julia Roberts’ character says quietly, almost painfully honestly: “It’s easier to believe the bad stuff.” I suspect most of us know exactly what she means. A hundred kind words can drift past us like wind through an open window, but one criticism can settle … Continue reading It’s Easier to Believe the Bad Stuff
We believethat we are held within a living relational Field,seen and unseen,known and unfolding,in which all things belong. We believethat we are not separate from this Field,but arise within it—unique in our expression,and inseparably connected to all that is. We believethat what we call “the future”is not a distant place drawing us onward,but the unfolding … Continue reading Held In a Living Field
There are moments in life that feel extraordinary—full, vibrant, alive. For many of us in the Christian tradition, Easter is one of those moments. The days leading up to it are filled with meaning: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the quiet in-between, and then the celebration of resurrection. There is energy, community, depth, and beauty. These … Continue reading Show Up: Finding the Sacred in the Ordinary
Where the Divine Becomes Visible There is a way of seeing the world that changes everything. For many, the word incarnation points to a single moment in history—a sacred expression of the divine in one person. And that matters. It always will. But what if incarnation is not only something that happened… but something that is happening? … Continue reading Where the Divine Becomes Visible
The spiritual life is often described as a journey. That image has been on my mind lately—the sense that we are walking a path that continues for as long as we draw breath, and perhaps beyond. Along that path there are stopping places. Sometimes we sit on a bench along the side of the road … Continue reading Ripening Along the Path
Forgiveness is one of those words we hear so often that it can start to feel hollow. We’re told it’s important. We’re encouraged to “let it go.” We’re reminded—sometimes gently, sometimes not—that forgiving is good for us and for others. And yet, if we’re honest, many of us have had the experience of forgiving and … Continue reading When Forgiveness Doesn’t Fix Everything
There are moments in life when the ways we have understood ourselves, the world, and even God simply stop working. The stories that once held us together lose their coherence. The beliefs that once gave us certainty begin to feel thin. The practices that once grounded us start to feel empty or incomplete. And suddenly … Continue reading When Meaning Breaks Down
Each of us carries wounds within us—some visible, many not. They are the quiet echoes of pain, disappointment, or loss that have shaped our lives in ways we often don’t realize. These emotional and spiritual wounds are not signs of weakness; they are part of what makes us human. Yet, when they go unacknowledged, they … Continue reading The Wounds We Carry
Transitions can feel like standing in a doorway between what was and what will be. They can be filled with excitement and trepidation, joy and grief, a longing for the known and a yearning for the new. In today’s reflection, I find myself in the midst of such a transition, surrounded by boxes, memories, and … Continue reading In the Liminal Space: Embracing Uncertainty
This week, I found myself reflecting deeply on the concept of goodness—how it manifests in my life and the lives of those around me. It became a journey of discovery, filled with meaningful conversations and moments of introspection. One such moment occurred during a class I taught on healthy relationships, where we discussed trust, respect, … Continue reading Finding and Manifesting Goodness in Our Lives
Infinitely Precious 