Interview for Kathryn’s Fountain
Friday, November 28th, 2008 Posted in The Publication of a Novel | No Comments »I taped an interview with one of my parishioners, Alice Steinert, this week. She was the inspiration for one of the characters in my novel, Kathryn's Fountain, that's just been published. The interview, done by Rebecca Regnier, will air on ...
Grow Like a Goldfish!
Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in Spirituality | No Comments »I keep two aquariums in our living room. One is the winter home for my pond goldfish and koi (sort of a fish's version of going to Florida). The portrait to the left is of one of my residents. I've ...
Antidote for Anxiety
Monday, November 24th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »I'm always traveling through the Psalms in my early morning devotional time. Whatever else I'm also reading, I always spend time reflecting on a Psalm. This morning it was Psalm 94. In these particularly anxiety-producing times I found a verse in ...
Lighten Up! Seriously!
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Posted in Spirituality, Theology | No Comments »I like to read the biographical information about an author that's usually found on the back inside cover of a book. I've noticed that when it comes to most of the so-called spiritual gurus, their bios never list any, shall ...
Self Care
Thursday, November 20th, 2008 Posted in Spirituality | No Comments »“Self-care is never a selfish act.” Parker Palmer I like the above quote. It speaks great truth. I'm uncomfortable, however, with some statements that sound similar. People will say, “You gotta look out for yourself first.” or “I'm going to do ...
Quote to Reflect On
Monday, November 17th, 2008 Posted in Quote to Reflect On | No Comments »"Who is this Christ who interferes in everything?" Rilke, The Wormkan's Letter as quoted in Amazing Grace by Kathleen Norris (p. 161)
Lens On The Soul (Photo Essay)
Monday, November 17th, 2008 Posted in Photo Essays | No Comments »Valleys are usually the low and dark portions of a walk or hike. It's no surprise that they are used as a metaphor of the low and dark times of life. We all walk through valleys. As a country, even ...
Triad of Faith
Monday, November 17th, 2008 Posted in Theology | No Comments »Trusting God is no easy task. We face so many problems and challenges that they often intimidate us more than God inspires us. Our fears seem to win over our faith. I have, for a long time, found it helpful to ...
Another Article about the Publication of my Novel
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 Posted in The Publication of a Novel, Uncategorized | No Comments »The Saturday edition of the Toledo Blade carried an article written by Blade religion editor David Yonke about the publication of my novel, Kathryn's Fountain. You can click this LINK to read what I think is an excellent article. It happened ...
Pigeon Theology
Friday, November 14th, 2008 Posted in Spirituality, Theology | No Comments »When I pulled into my driveway in the late afternoon and stepped out of my car to get the mail I noticed my flock of white homing pigeons flying overhead. What a beautiful sight, those white birds soaring above the ...
