Monthly Archives: February 2010

There is a section in the book, A Course in Miracles, which bears this same title, “From Vigilance to Peace.”  (T. 7,VI)  The idea is that we spend most of our time living trying to understand things around us so … Continue reading →

 On Friday, my wife and I listened to the words of the Tiger Woods as he faced the world for the first time since his disastrous behavior was reported to the world last Thanksgiving.  I have followed Tiger for years … Continue reading →

I’ve always said that it’s one thing to have the theories in mind and another to live them.  It’s one thing to talk the talk and another to walk the walk.  I struggle with such consistencies as much as any. … Continue reading →

Many religious congregations have or are celebrating this month the 201st birthday of Charles Darwin.  Each year the number doing so seems to grow.  A year ago, while still an active minister, I considered doing some such emphasis but decided … Continue reading →

Recently a friend asked me if I were a “New Age” person.  I was a bit taken back.  I’ve since been thinking about what this term really means.   We all tend to use labels.  We easily dismiss or accept people’s … Continue reading →

Last week I attended a retreat for Presbyterian clergy in which I was asked to present a little talk on the “nuts and bolts” of how I was able to guide a congregation to integrate more inclusive, contemporary music with … Continue reading →