“When he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. And seeing one of them being wronged, he defended the oppressed man and avenged him by…
Spirituality
A Reflection on 2020
2020 is gone. It was a year like none other in my lifetime. From February on, our country was under siege, with basic rights and liberties that we have taken for granted being restricted as…
Moving From Year 39 to 40
On October 13th we all gathered in the little room where we have fellowship in the back, a room commandeered by us when the previous renters folded shop. As we prepared for a quick meeting…
What Has Really Changed? The Supreme Court and Gay Marriage
On Friday, June 26, by a vote of 5 to 4, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees equal protection under the law, ensures that all citizens…
Building Your Nest in the Wrong Neighborhood
It was a beautiful morning for a walk, 55 degrees and sunny with the hope of an 80+ day. Putting the harness on my trusted companion, Toby and I began our stroll around the neighborhood.…
Fill the Earth and Subdue it…
It happened all of a sudden. What was the direct cause I still do not know. I have rehearsed over and over again in my mind the events that led up to the incident. Everything…
End of the beginning
June 4, 2012 I looked out this window for the first time. I was overjoyed by the park-like campus and scenic view. My office was large and impressive. A full wall of windows afforded me…
When Brooks Run Dry
January 8, 2014. I will never forget that date. It happened. I was caught by surprise. Stunned might be a better word. As I left the room I wondered only one thing – how would…
Running…
I was awakened by his licking my face… I hate that. Yet he and I have an understanding that if nature calls in the night this is what he does. So, stumbling downstairs I led…
Bread of Life
. Every morning, about the same time, Toby takes me for his morning walk. Except for the occasional rain, Baltimore weather is actually quite amiable for this ritual. Even in the extremes of summer and…