One of my resolutions last year (maybe two years ago? who knows….) was to read more poetry. It worked. I seek out poetry now in a way I didn’t use to do. And the poet who has resonated with me a lot is Rainer Maria Rilke, particularly the Book of Hours. There were many other…
Good morning! Thank you to everyone who lifted up prayers and good thoughts for me yesterday during my knee surgery. I could feel your love and am very thankful for it. I will meet with the doctor on Monday and am hoping he will explain this picture that was sent home with me. Is this…
A sermon preached April 21, 2013 at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho Psalm 23 Acts 9:36-43 I had another sermon planned for today. But then this week happened. And kept happening. Bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon. An explosion at a plant in Texas. Ricin filled letters mailed to elected officials in DC. Shootouts…
I have never been terribly successful with resolutions at New Year’s. But in general, a few of the better resolutions have made their way into my life in meaningful ways. A few years ago, I determined to read more poetry. Did I read a poem every day? No. Do I now read poetry regularly? Yes.…
Glass Overflowing 