I’ve been out of town on an unplanned trip for much of the week, to see people I didn’t know and who weren’t expecting me. And I have to admit, I was a little surprised–and
Category: Spirituality
Lent 2013, Day 36: They’re Baaaack… But Will They Stay?
If you’re a God-fearing, churchgoing person, you know what Palm Sunday and Holy Week, especially Easter Sunday, mean: Overcrowded pews Overcrowded parking lots Dozens of people not sure what they’re supposed to say or do You will be tempted to roll your eyes at them and throw snide remarks at them. If you are
Lent 2013, Day 35: Do You Know What Time It Is?
It may be Day 35 (counting Sundays) of Lent, but in another way, today is Day 5 for me. That is, Day 5 of going without a wristwatch. Now, this isn’t part of some planned noble experiment to live in the moment. Actually, I
Lent 2013, Day 34: Just the Way You Are
I recently saw a friend I hadn’t seen for a while. We hadn’t fought, but there had been some emotion and misunderstanding over a scheduled get-together. But there we were, hugging and smiling and beaming at each other when she asked if I