Stealing leaves. November, 2016.
I wrote this poem yesterday as another step in processing the moral climate of our country. “Stealing leaves. November, 2016.” “This is the first time I’ve seen anyone stealing leaves.” My neighbor had caught me in the act, wheelbarrow loaded full with bags full of leaves he had…
The trouble is…
I subscribe to a daily meditation through a project called Inward/Outward. It’s nothing more than a short quote each day. This morning’s quote was from Anne LeClaire from her writing Listening Below the Noise. It said, “The trouble is, not knowing what to say, too often we say something…
Freedom Center Reflections
Last Saturday, nearly 20 members of Columbus Mennonite got the opportunity to partner with around 20 members of Cincinnati Mennonite to tour the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in downtown Cincinnati and discuss the ways our respective congregations are working toward racial justice. The day was rich with good discussion,…
A hidden wholeness
When a 10+ year old book comes into your life from two unrelated sources within the span of a week, it might be worth paying attention. That book for me this week was Parker Palmer’s A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward An Undivided Life. I’m on page 14 so…
Faith, values, and the 2016 election
If this election season is sucking your will to live, here’s a breath of fresh air. HERE is a reflection guide for voters called “Faith, Values, and the 2016 Election: Toward a Politics of the Golden Rule.” It is published by Faith in Public Life and has strong ecumenical and…
