We cannot exist in the presence of God until we can exist naked, unafraid, and uninhibited.
Category: Life Notes
The Afterlife
Jesus' message is for us to live in such a way now that what we seek in an afterlife becomes our present reality.
Dying Well, Part 3
Such a (completed) life requires relentless optimism, a bit of faith, and a short memory.
Dying Well, Part 2
Preparing to die well has many of the markings of falling in love...
Dying Well
Dying Well I lived for thousands and thousands of years as a mineral, And then died and became a plant. And I lived for thousands and thousands of years as a plant, And then died and became an animal. And I lived for thousands and thousands of years as an animal, And then died and … Continue reading Dying Well
Podcast of Saying Goodbye, Part 5
Saying Goodbye, Part 5
Saying Goodbye, Part 5 All the events of life, even such dark events as war, famine and flood, violence and murder, are not irreversible fatalities. Each moment is like a seed that carries within itself the possibility of becoming the moment of change... Henri Nouwen[1] In last week’s Life Note, I shared my experience of … Continue reading Saying Goodbye, Part 5
Podcast of Saying Goodbye, Part 4
Saying Goodbye, Part 4
Saying Goodbye, Part 4 If I die with much anger and bitterness, I will leave my family and friends behind in confusion, guilt, shame, or weakness. Henri Nouwen[1] My Uncle Jim was larger than life to me. He married my father’s sister, Maxine, about the time I was born, so I knew him my entire … Continue reading Saying Goodbye, Part 4
Contemplating Grace 