“In Lent, we are encouraged to care for the things which ultimately matter and leave behind those which inhibit our participation in the life of God and the life around us.” Even Among These Rocks: A Spiritual Journey by Steven Purcell I love social media. It connects me with people all over the world. But it’s easy to get addicted to that instant gratification of “likes.” It’s nice to be acknowledged. But it can keep…
A couple of years ago, I decided I was going to blog for Lent. The fact I didn’t get very far says a lot about my inner life. I blamed social media. And working too hard. And the political climate. And anything but myself. I can definitely see a reduction in my productivity, creativity and spiritual maturity since the advent of social media. But it’s my responsibility to do something about it. So here goes. For Lent, I will…
The election is over. The real-estate-mogul turned reality-show ringmaster turned receptacle of American rage is headed for the highest office. And my friends helped get him there. The Evangelicals®. Four out of five white Evangelicals® voted for Trump. For them, he was their only hope to protect religious liberty and human life. Now, we all want life and liberty – our own versions of them – so why should I fault them? Because I fear they mortgaged…
Oh, America, you wide open wound, weeping with rage and unrest. You have stunned all us liberals who fancy ourselves educated and evolved. You are done with our smug vision of a perfect world where everything works and all are welcome (except those who don’t follow our rules). You’ve had enough with our political correctness and our hybrid cars and Pilates. You are done with the Wall Street we (and you) allowed to go on trading, without…
