Always strangers, always expanding, through acts of love and courage; shrinking and quavering under acts of selfish regard. What shall be our tale? Continue reading

The Judeo-Christian texts are filled with instructions to care for the neighbor and the stranger.  Jesus, the healer and teacher did just so.  He was pan-tribal, and perhaps one could equally write he was anti-tribal.  His teachings and behavior were about illuminating that bit of God in everyone, and illuminating that a better life, based Continue reading

Mark 3:31-35  Passage Link Be the best we can be – how, who, what A defining moment is present in the passage from Mark.  When told that his mother and brothers are outside looking for him, Jesus reportedly replied:  Who are they?  Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. Continue reading

What makes a good life – what is a good life? Following is a reflection written November, 2019, based on scripture readings – the writing reflects my experience – and my experience of the Light becomes my guide. Here are the scriptures read that day: Psalm 56, 57, [58]; Neh. 6:1-19; Rev. 10:1-11; Matt. 13:36-43 Continue reading