“I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
— C.S. Lewis

Children Need to be Seen and Heard
Children who experience chaos and trauma especially need to be heard as well as seen by caring adults.

Attention: Ash Wednesday 2025
“Inwardly attentive.” These two words stood out on the page in my mini Gift from the Sea book.

You’ve Got Mail
Email is not actual mail. What started as a convenience has turned into a nuisance.

Lent 2025: Time to Reflect
Although the religious affiliation I have identified with since my teen years neither practices nor preaches Lent, the years I spent in seminary introduced me to the historic and practical relevance of Lent.

Your Life: A Message in a Body
You have been accumulating stories for as long as you can remember. Even if you can’t remember all your stories, your life as you live it is your story.

Reading Buechner, Again
Because his thoughts prompt my thoughts. His writing puts into words ideas about the church, the faith journey, and making our way through life, without sounding preachy.