Be With Me

Be With Me

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. –Henri...
Be With Me

Rupture and Repair

“Say you’re sorry.”  Silence.  “Bobby, say you’re sorry for hitting your sister.”  Silence.  “If you don’t say you’re sorry right now, you will lose screen time for the rest of the week.” Silence.  “I mean it!”  “OKAY! FINE! SORRY!”   If you’ve ever been around...
Be With Me

Always and Forever: The Art of Friendship

When you’re down and troubledAnd you need some love and careAnd nothing, nothing is going rightClose your eyes and think of meAnd soon I will be thereTo brighten up even your darkest night   You just call out my nameAnd you know wherever I amI’ll come...
Sacred-Sauntering

Sacred-Sauntering

Nearly two decades ago, I was introduced to the concept of an “unhurried life” by a very wise spiritual director. The simple challenge to live in an unhurried way—actually, not theoretically—nearly melted my brain and stopped my neurons from firing. As a...
Strength in My Identity

Strength in My Identity

“What’s your name?” It’s most often the first question we’re asked at the start of each new school year, at a party, when meeting someone for the first time, at church, or in a new job. “What’s your name” is more than just a request for your given name and surname....