To a friend who wrote to me asking for advice about insomnia, I sent the following reply:
The Baby Government: A Modest Supposal
Nobody was very surprised when the Baby Party came to power. For decades the Babies had been steadily gaining inroads until finally, thanks to a series of scandals that rocked the Children’s Party (not to mention the absence of public trust in any politician over the age of five), the day arrived when the Babies easily swept the polls.
Come to the Banquet! Eat the Bread of the Presence!
In the First Sanctuary, or Holy Place, of the Old Testament Temple there were three pieces of furniture: the Altar of Incense, the Menorah, and the Table of Showbread.
Easter Breakfast with Jesus: The Primacy of Peter
When the disciples landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. –John 21:9
Betrayal: The Deepest Pain (Part Two)
My last post explored the subject of betrayal, and this time I offer some thoughts on how to deal with this greatest (I believe) of all pains.
Betrayal: The Deepest Pain (Part One)
Here in the middle of Lent, as we journey towards Good Friday, I present a two-part series on the subject of betrayal.
The Fire of Joy: Thomas Merton on Happiness
I became a Christian largely through reading Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk and author of many books. Initially I was attracted to Merton by what a wonderful writer he is, and then to his luminous faith.
Jesus in the Wilderness: The Mount of Temptation
As we enter into the season of Lent, may I remind you of my book Jesus: His Story In Stone, whose one-page devotional chapters on the life of Christ make a good companion for the journey toward Easter. Here’s a sample chapter, about Jesus’ time in the wilderness.
Prevenient Grace: A Visit to Brockville
In my mid-40’s I returned for the first time, after 25 years away, to my hometown of Brockville, Ontario.
My Favorite Christmas Gift: The Power of Memory
On December 25, after watching that classic movie “A Christmas Story,” I sat with my family sharing stories about the best Christmas gifts we’d ever received.