Violence is everywhere. It seems to press in from all sides—on the news, in our neighborhoods, in our rhetoric, even in our faith communities. When I look around, I see not only physical violence—wars, shootings, domestic abuse, political assassinations—but also the quieter, insidious kinds that are harder to name and often easier to excuse. Violence … Continue reading Beyond Weapons: The Many Faces of Violence
We all know what it feels like when our buttons get pushed. An irritating email lands in our inbox, someone cuts us off in traffic, or a family member says something that touches a tender spot. In those moments, our instinct is often to react—to blurt out the first thought that comes to mind, to … Continue reading Beyond Pushing Buttons: Moving from Reactivity to Response
Recently, life has brought a convergence of challenges into my world—perhaps it has in yours, too. In times like these, I’ve been thinking about an old saying: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” But I’ve come to realize that “toughness” isn’t always what gets us through. In fact, it can sometimes feel like a … Continue reading Welcoming the Storm: Practicing Presence in Challenging Times
Recently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on endings—those that we see coming and those that catch us by surprise. Both have shown up side by side in my life over the past six months, each carrying its own blend of beauty and challenge. When something we know ends, and we don’t yet know what’s coming … Continue reading Embracing Endings: Living Each Moment with Reverence
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
Today I want to share a reflection on something quietly powerful: the idea that your life—just as it is—can proclaim good news. In a world that often measures value by volume, platform, or performance, I want to remind you that sometimes the most sacred truth comes through in the simplest way: through the way we … Continue reading Your Life Is Good News: Living as a Sacred Witness
Life is full of transitions—some we anticipate, some we resist, and others simply arrive without our permission. Lately, I’ve been living through several of them myself: preparing to leave one pastoral appointment and begin another, and more personally, grieving the recent death of my father. These experiences have prompted me to reflect deeply on what … Continue reading Lessons from the Seasons: Embracing Life’s Transitions
Each of us sees the world through a particular lens—a perspective shaped by our life experiences, upbringing, education, relationships, and even the voices we’ve trusted along the way. As much as we might try to be objective, we all view the world subjectively. Our perspective is, quite literally, a “view from a point.” Imagine standing … Continue reading A View from a Point
If you’re anything like me, there are days when the weight of the world feels overwhelming. Sometimes it’s the big things—grief, heartbreak, or stress piling on—and sometimes it’s the slow, quiet buildup of small challenges that leave us feeling stuck. On those days, it’s easy to convince ourselves that we’re not making progress, that we’re … Continue reading Tiny Victories
Have you ever felt like the world was just too much? Like the voices, tasks, and pressures coming at you from every direction were more than you could manage? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve felt that way too—recently, in fact. Whether it’s the news cycle, your to-do list, family demands, or just the noise … Continue reading Finding Your Way through Overwhelm
Infinitely Precious 