What does it mean to have a shared fate or even a common destiny?  A shared fate seems to imply something to which we all will have to undergo as fellow creatures.  Arguably, it is said that the 2 things that we cannot escape is that we all must die and we all must pay taxes (note I said “arguably”). …

Several weeks ago, we decided to redesign an existing flower garden in the front yard in an effort to memorialize and honor the life of Judy, my mother.  Due to several weeks without rain, the ground was brick hard, which made the removal of sod close to impossible. …

Those of us who have gone into the deep recesses of a cave have perhaps sensually experienced something of the intensity of darkness.  Many times cave tour guides will gather a group together and extinguish all lights so that the experience of darkness can be felt. …

As parents we watch with some degree of anxiety as our children enter school for the first time, wondering how they will do, hoping that they will interact well, make friends, perhaps not be scared, and learn in an environment that is healthy and life-giving. …

Each day brings something new and sometimes shocking. For the United States of America and the world, that is a true statement for many this morning.  Sometimes it is hard to hear what so many are saying, whether we personally agree with what is being said or not. …