June 2023

I Love You Because You Are

The Firefly Recently, my youngest son (9) was outside catching fireflies. He caught one gently in his hand and noticed that this particular insect friend had an injured wing and couldn’t fly. I suggested he place his friend gently on a leaf where the little critter could have a meal and be hidden from predators. […]

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Faith Over Fear: Three Lessons from the Desert

Contemplative Life

The Three Terrors of the Spiritual Desert Since childhood, I’ve feared the proverbial spiritual “desert times” of life. They seemed an inevitable rite of passage that brought suffering and a sense of separation from God. Even real deserts aren’t appealing: they are lonely, hot, devoid of entertainment, and are home to lots of dangerous animals.

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