Inspire

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 My friend Nathan died this past week. He was 67 years old. I was close enough to know a little of him, but removed enough to [...]

As I write this post, the sun is rising over Honolulu, bringing the shadowy profile of Diamond Head and the long stretch of Waikiki Beach into focus under the brightening sky. This is our last [...]

A few years ago, Sally invited a group of women to share in a guided exercise centered on feminine Christian spirituality. After hearing her explain the program, one friend asked, “This [...]

Here we are again. Congratulations! Another turn through the calendar. Another edge to cross over. Another chance to do it better this time. Waking up today is a gift and each of us has the [...]

Our fifth grandchild was born yesterday. He came to the world in the usual way, but there were planes to catch, and bills to pay….forgive me while I channel some melancholic Harry Chapin. [...]

Last week, I wrote of patience and the seasons we find ourselves in. This week, I’ll continue that thread by exploring some of the side effects of impatience and the feelings it can foster. [...]

What constitutes a wonderful life? I find myself contemplating this question today as I think of my friend who was put into hospice care yesterday. The wonder of life takes on new dimensions when [...]

Focus on everything better todayAll that I needed I never could sayHold on to people, they’re slipping awayHold on to this while it’s slipping away Moby, Slipping Away The cold has [...]

Shilo, when I was youngI used to call your nameWhen no one else would comeShilo, you always cameAnd we’d play Neil Diamond Toward the end of a recent breakfast meeting, I glanced at my [...]

Life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God. St. Irenaeus of Lyons Our fourth grandchild was born a few weeks ago. The birth of a child is a gloriously joyful event: [...]