As we step into 2025, I find myself reflecting on the immense gift of laughter. It has been a constant companion in my life, a thread that weaves through moments of joy and sorrow alike. For Lisa and me, laughter is a bridge—a sacred connection that draws us closer to one another and to God….
There is a sacred stillness that descends on Christmas Eve, a quiet hush that seems to envelop the world. Even on our bustling island, where summer breezes once carried the laughter of beachgoers, the crisp winter air feels charged with something unspoken, something holy. The streets are quieter now, the shorebirds fewer, and the waves…
As I sit in silence this Advent season, conserving my words for the services that stretch through Christmas, I find myself drawn into deep reflection. A lingering physical pain reminds me of my own fragility, yet it opens a window to ponder the brokenness of our world. My thoughts drift to the growing chasm between…
Lately, every time I glance at the news, it seems like someone has spotted something strange in the sky—a mysterious light, an unidentified drone, or the ever-elusive “flying saucer.” I’ll confess, part of me wonders if one day it might be aliens, tired of watching us make a mess of things down here, showing up…
When I was seventeen, I sat in a dim church basement, feeling as if I were suspended between worlds. I didn’t yet know who I was or who I was meant to be, but something—a whisper of Spirit—had guided me there. Across the room sat a woman unlike anyone I had ever met. Her hair…
Lately, I find myself drawn into deeper reflections on my spiritual journey, as though the threads of my past, present, and future are weaving together in ways I can no longer ignore. Perhaps it’s the growing chorus of voices encouraging me to publish something new—a call to share my thoughts and experiences in another work….
Today, I pause to celebrate six years since my ordination, a moment that feels both sacred and humbling. As I look back on these years, I am filled with gratitude for the ways God’s call has shaped my life and deepened my faith—not just in ministry, but also within my family. This journey has been…
“Are you ready for Christmas?” It’s a question we hear all too often as the holiday season begins. Most of the time, it refers to shopping lists, travel plans, and party preparations. But beneath the busyness, there’s a quieter, deeper question begging to be asked: Is your heart ready? Advent is an invitation to pause,…
Yesterday, just before our clergy conference began, my mentor sat me down and introduced me to the game of chess. I’d always been fascinated by the idea of it—the intricate movements, the strategy, the patience it demands—but I’d never really learned to play. As we laid out the board and arranged the pieces, my mentor…
In the summer of 2020, as our nation erupted in protests over the killing of George Floyd, I found myself watching the news with a mixture of heartbreak and righteous anger. It wasn’t just the images of tear gas and fractured communities that cut me deeply; it was the unannounced visit of then-President Donald Trump…