Halloween. All Saints Day.
All Souls. These traditions trace back to the Celtic “New Year” celebration of
Samhain (pronounced sow-in). This transition time between summer and the cold,
dark of winter was associated with human death. It was understood to be a time
when the boundary between the worlds … read more.
During most of my career, my time was devoted to working in various real estate oriented endeavors. As I began to consider retirement, a more relaxed schedule allowed me time to accompany my wife, Susan Spears, on her various painting expeditions. This exposure … read more.
Fall is a transitional
season. The brightness of summer has dimmed, but the long dark of winter still lies
ahead. This is a liminal season, a time between when the old reality still
informs our longing even while the new truth holds our hopes.
Liminal. A time between. An
entrance. … read more.
Greetings –
Fall is upon us and it seems we’re settling in for a rich church
year. Every time I’m at the church I’m impressed by all that is happening, from
our own Sunday services and committee meetings to the wide variety of community
members who rent our facilities.
The … read more.
The fall colors not only signal the change of
season but begin to shift our attention toward the coming time of long dark. We
anticipate the loss of light, and other losses are called to mind as well.
Perhaps it is the news of the day that calls … read more.
On this day, when Turkish
troops attack the Kurds, our traditional allies, in Syria, encouraged by a US
President whose business interests and leadership preferences bind him to the
Turkish dictator and “strong men” around the globe…
On this day, when that
same President throws down what may be the … read more.
Courage is our spiritual
theme for October. Most dictionary definitions suggest that courage involves
fearlessness, somehow being able to hold fear at bay.
If you Google “Courage is not
the absence of fear,” the words of several famous individuals pop up:
Courage is not the absence of
fear,
– “but the … read more.
