Foundations of the Earth
This piece was intended to be quite different than the way it turned out. I wanted to make a piece to fit in this… Read More »Foundations of the Earth
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The Web of Life
This summer I’ve been reading and listening to a lot of John Muir, along with other great thinkers in the area of naturalism, and… Read More »The Web of Life
Renew the Face of the Earth
Easter-tide is a time of both inner and outer renewal, refreshment, and refurbishment. In the northern hemisphere, we observe the physical world around us coming… Read More »Renew the Face of the Earth
The Path of Unknowing
Most of us, when we’re young, think we have an idea of the path our life will take. And most of us, by the time… Read More »The Path of Unknowing
Branching Out
Epiphany is full of stories of NEW things; wise ones from the east coming to visit the Christ Child, signifying that Jesus has come not… Read More »Branching Out
Intimate / Infinite
In the season of Advent, we ponder the mystery of our relationship with that which is Infinite. Here is the poem that goes with this… Read More »Intimate / Infinite
Swords and Plow-shares
One day a few months ago, I was taking my daily walk around the neighborhood, and I came across this rusty metal blade, lying by… Read More »Swords and Plow-shares
Unconsuming Fire
Moses saw the presence of God in a bush that seemed to be on fire without burning up. The Psalmist saw the presence of God… Read More »Unconsuming Fire
The NO must die so the YES can rise!
There are so many things that keep us in ‘NO’; keep us stuck, keep us separated from others and from God. Many of them have… Read More »The NO must die so the YES can rise!