Ponderings

Recently, I’ve noticed an increasing desire to distance myself from social and news media. I long for “objective” news reporting, if such a thing ever existed. At least I once had the impression such a thing existed … back when I paid for a daily

I love the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10. Most of the time, I’m more Mary than Martha. I certainly wouldn’t have been too distracted by household chores to sit at the feet of Jesus while he taught. On the other hand, when

Do you enjoy a good nap? Napping used to be rare, but as I’ve gotten older, my appreciation for a good nap has increased. There are days when taking a nap is a practical way to deal with an afternoon slump. But other days, nothing

Today, on 9/11, we remember the horror of the 2001 attacks and reflect upon the innocent lives lost and the grief that struck us as a nation. Twenty-four years later, many of us can still see the planes striking the towers of the World Trade

I have several socks on top of my dresser and one sock that “wandered” behind my dryer that I can see but can’t reach. These socks all entered the washer as pairs and emerged from the dryer as individuals. How is that possible? Does this

Unlike the previous philosophers we’ve looked at in the past few meditations, the “Great Dane” Søren Kierkegaard lived after Jesus and wrote about the impact of the Christian faith in his life. Often called the “father of existentialism,” Kierkegaard wrestled deeply with what it means

Philosophers offer their views on profound ethical issues, seek wisdom or enlightenment, and theorize about the meaning of life. The problem is that, like many of us, many of their views were impacted by personal brokenness and despair. Their thoughts originated from dark places in

Socrates famously said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” For him, wisdom began with inward reflection: questioning motives, testing assumptions, and admitting ignorance. To live well meant refusing to drift aimlessly. The purpose of life was found in the search for truth. For a

What is your goal in life? Many of us would struggle with answering that question because we would have difficulty responding in the singular. We all have goals in life: family, friends, careers, health, comfort, and, of course, happiness. Hopefully, faith fits in there somewhere.