Monthly Archives: December 2009

One of the most divisive things in life is political issues.  Over the years, I have contributed my part in causing stress and divisiveness over such opinions.  Still, today I continue to receive emails with political advice on various issues … Continue reading →

We exist in a world of anger.  To be human is to feel anger and to often express it.  Yet I believe anger, as most people would concur, is the opposite of peace.  We claim that God, Divinity, is peace … Continue reading →

This morning, the day after Christmas, or the 2nd Day of Christmas as you may prefer, I drew out my morning newspaper on this wet, misty morning with the following sticker on the front page, “Now get what you REALLY … Continue reading →

When we sing and hear this season the familiar strain, isn’t it really about letting go and forgiving the world from what it seems to be?  Joy and peace indeed can come, can be experienced, when we become awake and … Continue reading →

I read this morning about the idea of changing the circumstances and situations in my life in order to attain a deeper peace and happiness.  Most of us are tempted with these thoughts constantly; if I only were someplace else, … Continue reading →

I have been sick the last couple days!  It began with some turbulence in the stomach and then spread down through the intestinal tract.  I hate it when I get sick; I enjoy eating, working out, feeling good, getting out … Continue reading →

I am reading Mitch Albom’s little book called “Have a Little Faith,” his story of connecting with two different clergypersons.  One is dying, the other a struggling inner city African American.  One a retired Rabbi, the other a young, energetic … Continue reading →

I have been thinking in past weeks how I ought to read some more of the Bible.  In the past several years, outside of the weekly lectionary readings and some readings from the “Jesus Seminar” folks, I haven’t read it … Continue reading →

In the midst of another shopping season, I do my usual thinking of the best gifts to give others. For years this season has been stressful for many, including myself. We spend our dollars, often too many, and wonder if … Continue reading →

We become so accustomed to living stress filled days that it may seem abnormal to exist any other way.  After all, it is admittedly a stress filled world with life and death, good and evil, wins and losses.  How can … Continue reading →