Journal Entry: The Night Everything Changed – One Year Ago Dear Journal, A year ago today. The day I died, drowned, and went blind. Last year, an unforeseen crisis shattered my semblance of control. It was a day like any other until it wasn’t. My world spiraled into chaos I hadn’t foreseen nor could comprehend….
Waiting for Death, I Discovered How To Live
In the quiet moments of reflection, I’ve come to see the threads of divine grace woven through the tapestry of my life, especially in those times when the fabric seemed most frayed. A year ago today, I found myself in one of the darkest valleys of my journey. The path I had been treading, laden…
Deep Deep Love… Do you want it?
In the quietude of a Samaritan noon, under a sun that spared no shadow, a woman approached a well. This well, a place of communal gathering, bore witness to her solitude, her steps echoing the weight of isolation. Her life, a tapestry of choices and circumstances, had woven her into the outskirts of society. Yet,…
Bully Bully
My heart pounded. It was so loud I couldn’t hear the teacher talking about quadratic questions. I was unable to see the board though I had a front-row seat. The spit from that boy ran down the back of my neck launched by the tube of his pen like a “Ninja” dart gun from the…
Blessed be God – Why Praise Him? | Reflection on 1 Peter 1:3
In the intimate spaces of our faith journey, the echo of 1 Peter 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,” serves not just as a distant call but as a personal invitation to enter a space of deep and meaningful praise. This is not praise born out of ritual or…
Embracing Justice and Reconciliation: A Christian Perspective on Critical Race Theory
Introduction Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic and legal framework that seeks to understand and address how racial bias and inequalities are woven into the fabric of society’s structures and institutions. Originating in the United States during the mid-20th century, CRT has evolved from a critique of the slow pace of racial progress following…
Life Gets Better with Age: “a reflection”
A reflection looks back at you. The question is, “What do you see?” My daughter and I had a long conversation last week over a short phrase found in Emerson’s “Nature” relating to finding beauty and timelessness in every small detail of life. During the last few years, I have done a lot of ‘reflecting’…
What is Nicea and Who Cares?
The Council of Nicea, convened in AD 325 by Emperor Constantine, was not just a historical meet-up; it was a theological turning point that addressed and unified the Christian doctrine amidst growing disputes, most notably the Arian controversy regarding the nature of Christ and his relationship to God the Father. At the heart of Nicea’s…
A Failed Life | “Redefining Failure: Embracing Life’s Unplanned Journeys”
Failure was never an option on career day. In the vividly remembered career days of our youth, the concept of failure was conspicuously absent. We were presented with ideals and aspirations, but not once did we encounter a narrative that embraced the inevitable missteps of life. My life, steeped in the fields of epistemology, theology,…
Today is the Best Day that You Will (N)Ever Have
A republishing of a substack post from Oct 2023Good memories are like tiny little movies in my brain. These celluloid flashes offer a glimpse into the feel-good moments of my past. I often replay them, albeit unintentionally, and they grant me a sense of settledness, a quiet assurance that all is well in my world. …