This month’s theme is ‘Practicing Resistance’. When we look out at the world, we see acts of blind or selfish rage, vengeance, violence, unfettered greed or imperial conquest. Practicing resistance, then, begins to appear like a holy calling. Indeed, it is what former civil rights leader and congressman, John Lewis called, ‘Good Trouble.’ In this … Continue reading Practicing Resistance

Every new beginning starts with the remnants of something that has ended. Much of what has ended has endeared itself to us in ways too valuable or too tender to release. These are the parts we hold on to, cherish and build from. But, there are also parts that hold on to us and won’t … Continue reading A Deadline for Lifelines