Frontispiece from edition of Everyman published by John Sklot c. 1530. I am every man.I embody every extreme.I am the plundered poor.I am the plunderer.I am he who treasures and keeps the Word.I am he who wanders.I am guarded.I am he, from… Continue reading

For those who enjoy mysteries, a mystery is compelling. The misery is to uncover the answer too quickly. We want to know it all and follow every angle. Even if the mystery is contained in one's own body, the intrigue… Continue reading

I must place myself in the place where the space is wide enough to receive you and to receive grace Continue reading

What I dread compels me. Continue reading

Whether above or below our pay grade, we have one great message. It is a simple message and it is a message of great hope. Continue reading

Just a reflection I had seven years ago. Continue reading

What is remarkable about the story and the reason for its retelling by the gospel compiler, Matthew, is the person being addressed. 1. First, she was a foreigner who was (a) the object of hostility and (b) outside the scope… Continue reading

We are not safe people with power short of humility. Continue reading

Find your own personal power, centers of influence, and spheres where your voice is heard, and exercise them for justice, truth, righteousness, love, and peace. Continue reading