Curiosity: A Forgotten Fruit of the Spirit?
One of the great gifts that my mother gave to me was a love for books. As a child, she …
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The Dangerous Lure of Self-Expression
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” So said the immortal playwright, the bard …
Depending on the Kindness of Strangers
When the car pulled away from the house, I surveyed my surroundings in Belize — cinder block walls, cement floor, …
The View From the Underside
Many churches will read the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) this Sunday. I have no doubt that many …
Hospitality as a Gospel Practice
“You are welcome!” I cannot begin to convey how many times I heard that phrase during our recent time in …
Improvisations in a Contemplative Key 