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
Today, I want to share some personal reflections on grief—a topic that’s especially present in my life right now. Most of the time, the thoughts I bring to you arise from what’s happening in my own life or from my morning sit. This moment is no different. Over the past 39 years of ministry, I … Continue reading The Journey of Grief
Two days after Easter, many of us are still basking in the glow of resurrection and new life—or at least, trying to. Hope, after all, isn’t always easy to hold onto. Even with faith, the world’s noise and the uncertainties of life can make it difficult to trust that new life is still unfolding. When … Continue reading When the Path Disappears
Good Friday invites us into a place we often try to avoid—a place of sorrow, silence, and endings not yet redeemed. We stand in the shadow of the cross, where suffering is not abstract or far away, but heartbreakingly real. It’s a day that doesn’t leap forward to resurrection, but instead honors what hurts. It … Continue reading In the Shadow of the Cross: A Good Friday Reflection
As we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week, we are invited into more than remembrance—we are invited into presence. Each day of this sacred week reflects a part of our own human journey. The ancient story of Jesus’ final days echoes the patterns of our lives: praise and paradox, disruption and devotion, suffering … Continue reading Where Are You in the Story? A Holy Week Reflection
We live in a culture of fixing. Everything from cracked screens to broken hearts to complicated systems—we’re told there’s always a way to make it better, quicker, neater. And often, that desire to fix comes from a good place: love, care, even hope. But lately, I’ve been learning—and relearning—a difficult but freeing truth: not everything … Continue reading Letting Go of the Need to Fix
I’m grateful to be back with you after a few weeks away. I’ve been away tending to family matters, particularly caring for my father, for whom I hold medical power of attorney. His health has been fragile, and these past weeks have required my full attention. Thankfully, Dad has improved enough to begin physical therapy, … Continue reading The Gift of Presence
Infinitely Precious 