A Letter to Scout on Repentance and Forgiveness

A Letter to Scout on Repentance and Forgiveness

Dear Scout, I’ve been thinking about repentance and forgiveness. Often, when I think about these words, I think of them in terms of person-to-person and/or person-to-God.  If I do something that hurts another person, I say, “I’m sorry. How can I make amends? Will you...
Declare Yourself

Declare Yourself

You may have seen the social media meme of a woman in Victorian style dress. The caption reads: “These days most of my exercise comes from shaking my head.” Have any of you been doing this kind of exercise lately? Without a doubt, we’re in a rough patch as citizens in...
Realigning Ourselves With God’s Justice

Realigning Ourselves With God’s Justice

As a child, I read the “Picture Bible,” a large, beautifully illustrated and colorful book that brought biblical stories to life. Later, my father ordered the three-volume cartoon version and I eagerly read it cover to cover. The vivid images helped me engage with...