Transaction
People have a habit of coming up to me and telling me the most amazing things. These are really deep, dark, personal things that are very private. I’ve taken classes on how to deal with this because it...
View ArticleThe parable of the good Samaritan
There was a man who wanted to justify his actions and said “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered him by telling a parable. “There once was a Jewish man who was attacked by robbers as he was traveling...
View ArticleA widow’s son restored to life
Shortly afterwards, Jesus and his disciples went to the village of Nain, accompanied by a large crowd. As he got near the gate, a funeral procession was coming out. The person who had died was the only...
View ArticleParable of the lost son
Jesus said “A father had two sons. The younger one said to him ‘Father, give me my inheritance now,’ and his father honored his request. Not long afterwards, that son took all of his belongings and...
View ArticleThanksgiving thoughts
I saw this picture recently …with these words…. 1) “Where would we be if the Wampanoag hadn’t helped the Pilgrims?” 2) “Where would the Wampanoag be if they hadn’t helped the Pilgrims?” These are two...
View ArticleTurn away
I’ve seen several pictures of things that have really disturbed me recently, and rather than just turn away again, I’ve decided to meditate on exactly what I find repulsive about these pictures. This...
View ArticleEaster and Ostara
I have an opportunity this week to go to two different religious events that are not part of my faith tradition. They are being held at a Unitarian Universalist Church. I’m interested in other faith...
View ArticleThoughts on the latest terror attack
In this time of unrest, let us listen to these wise words from people from all over the world and all across time. Let us remember that we have a choice. “Heracles was journeying on a narrow road when...
View ArticleCareful in that car
There’s something about driving that makes you forget what you’re doing. It is easy to get lulled into a sense that driving is more like watching a movie or playing a video game than real. Perhaps it...
View ArticleMaybe addiction isn’t just for substance abusers
Here’s a rule – if you choose to ignore good advice, you don’t have the right to complain about the results. If you eat mostly meat and drink sodas, you will get kidney stones. This is an expected...
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