What does it mean to experience God? The story of Rebekah provides a fascinating perspective on this experience. We are first introduced to her as she meets a stranger at a well. (Gen24) The stranger eventually asks her who she is, and she answers confidently: “I am the daughter of Bethuel” Gen 24:24 She is,…
In The Lord of the Rings Sam Gamgee mused, “I wonder what kind of tale we’ve fallen into?” If your newborn could speak I believe he or she would ask a similar question: “Who am I and what kind of story do I find myself in? Is the universe good or evil? What is my role…Am I enough?” But how are the answers…
Desire is the thing that both leads and eludes us. As reflective beings, desire is the force that flows between our intricate web of relationships, capable of binding or dividing us. Largely beyond our awareness, we are compelled by the desire of others. When we receive inspiration, it is always from this collective other. We begin to…
Yesterday I walked past a tennis court where a family was trying to have fun. Only one problem – there was a two-and-a-half year old who could not understand why he had to make turns hitting the ball with his older brother. He insisted that every ball should be personally delivered to him. The eventual…