As many of you know I grew up in an agricultural culture. The distinct rhythms of this culture are embedded deeply in my DNA. There […]

Ask any person who has the privilege of serving as a teacher, and they will tell you that they are learn the most when they […]

I was recently invited to write an article for the Episcopal Church Foundation’s Vestry Papers on the topic of how we gather around the table. […]

‘Tis the season . . . No, not the Christmas season, but rather the season of transition. Almost every meeting I have with a group […]

The story went something like this . . . ”I was a young boy playing in the field behind my house. Suddenly, the clouds opened […]

Like many, I found this reported exchange between a young person and a Native American elder at the Lincoln Memorial very troubling. As additional reports […]

“[T]o equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of […]

“What are you studying?” I asked. “Early childhood education,” she responded to my question, with more than a little bit of pride. I continued to […]

Belonging… I have been blessed with an incredible sense of belonging to my family: an incredible spouse, great sons, supportive and enjoyable siblings, in-laws, cousins, […]

Gratitude . . . In the counseling world, when people are feeling overwhelmed, it’s often suggested that they spend time each day focusing on thanksgiving. […]