We are in crisis. Can we own that? Can we own the fact that at this writing the world passed 2.4 million people infected with COVID-19 (1.68 million of those still active cases, more than 57,000 still in serious or critical condition), resulting in over 175,000 deaths, with over 44,000 of those deaths in the … Continue reading “The Power of Lament”
Category: hope
Hopes for 2019
The thin layer of ice on my car in the early days of 2019 reminded me that it is winter in the desert lands of Arizona. People are often surprised that it gets so cold here, where in the summer it can get as high as 120ºF. But it does. For a good part of … Continue reading “Hopes for 2019”
Smile, It Confuses People
It’s Monday. For many, it’s the day of dragging ourselves out of bed after a couple of days of not having to think about work, and trudging to that place that sucks much of our time and energy. I’ve read a number of articles and blog posts over the last several years about the Church … Continue reading “Smile, It Confuses People”