Stepping Out

Stepping Out

As Jesus journeyed to Jerusalem, those along the way chanted words of praise: “Hosana!  Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in Heaven and glory in the highest.” From Luke 19; Mark 11; Matthew 21; John 12   Some Ideas to Contemplate: The...
We Can Handle Fear

We Can Handle Fear

If we fear, “especially when we thought we had overcome fear, we can be thankful that these fears have surfaced, because we have the opportunity to reassert our faith and fearlessness, and banish even the trace of fear. “No person has ever been completely without...
What Next?

What Next?

When I worked in Washington, D.C., I learned a lot about cycles and systems — how some things, such as freedom and integrity, are permanent, while others, such as administrations and occupations, are fleeting.  Some of my greatest learning came at the end of an...