On Healing and Faith
Image: I Will Be Made Well © Jan Richardson The stories of Jesus saying that people were healed because they believed in his power, or that someone else believed it on their behalf,* trouble me. While the power of belief is what makes placebos work, it is all too easy to blame people for lack […]
Unafriad
Rembrandt van Rijn, 1633 Now that the heat of summertime has arrived, I walk my Cavalier pup, Molly, first thing in the day. I would prefer to move slowly into the day sipping coffee. Walking Molly early is sensible though and does have lovely pleasures. The symphony of birdsong is amazing, children are out and […]
The Power of Small
Artwork: Cara B. Hochhalter, A Parable – The Mustard Seed “What do you want to be when you grow up?” my teacher asked. I, then quite small in stature and abilities, with eyes wide open, a mind filled with imagination, and a heart still close to its originating Heart of creation, shimmered with wonder. My dreams […]
Thicker Than Blood
With a pin prick and a promise, Joey and I became blood brothers. Childhood friends with a closeness that felt as much like family as good family can feel. His wasn’t stable. For him, I imagine now, our act felt like a sacrament: an outward sign of an inward grace. A commitment of flesh cast […]
