Life has a funny way of moving forward whether you are ready for it or not. I’ve been wishing for a pause button ever since the semester started. I can see myself saying, “Wait, wait, just give me a sec, I’m coming!” Of course, my tendency towards...

In the process of planning a cross-country move, simplicity soon became a major theme.  Extreme simplicity.  As you get quotes for the cost of shipping your stuff, it is easy to begin to question how much you really need it.  Like is it...

I knew that my first year in seminary would be a challenging transition, but my personal life became unexpectedly complicated. The overwhelm I have felt hasn’t been that unique though. It is a common topic of discussion among students that resurfaces...

Seminary studies and life have kept me busy and I have found it hard to “indulge” in blogging. How can I justify taking the time when there is so much to do! Also, much of where my heart is right now relates to my concerns about my elderly parents...

Today we released our beloved cat, Tao, from her suffering.  We are grateful for the blessing she was in our lives for the short nine years she has been a part of our family.  I post this prayer in honor of her passing and with the belief that she...