“There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen, selected poems, 1956-1968 In three years, I’ve lost my Mom, transitioned to my full-time faculty dream job at Wake Tech, and published three books. Then 2020 hit. Like all of us, I’m …
I had distinct the honor of holding space for and with Paul Samuel Dolman as we discussed the recent loss of his mother, Eileen. Listen here as we dive deeply into what the first few weeks of being an “adult orphan” look like, as well …
Keeping stress in check is hard any time of the year. But, at the holidays, the endless to-dos, anticipation of family time, and financial stretching can magnify our feelings of overwhelm. This is not what God intended for us. Instead, we are called to balance our …
Holiday Mash-Up This morning I woke up in sweat. I’d just had an anxiety dream about tomorrow’s mash-up of the traditional American holiday, Thanksgiving, and the Hindu holy day, Ekadasi. In January 2013, Fred and I recommitted to participating in one another’s holy days–from Lent …
With nearly a few hours left in 2011, I hope we all take some time to reflect on the past twelve months. What changes did you make this year? What are you most proud of? What challenges did you encounter? 2011 was a benchmark for …