I have often heard and used the phrase “you reap what you sow.” It is based on a scripture: “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.” (Galatians 6:7) It is a reminder to be careful about the seeds that we plant. For eventually, those seeds will bloom, and we will reap the harvest. Like many of you, I watched in horror, not shock, the harvest of violence and racism which recently unfolded in our country when white supremacists marched in the streets with their flags, their torches, and their scripture latent posters, among other things. Folks were outraged and beside themselves (as we all should be) that such a thing could happen. But folks, what seeds have w
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out - Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out - Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak for me. Martin Niemöller When are we going to wake up and realize that when we remain silent, we give power to those who continue to sow hatred and prejudice? Somehow we want to believe that we are different if we are not the White Nationalist marching in the streets or openly expressing hatred of others. Yet when we fail to speak out when others are oppressed beca
For a couple of months, I looked forward, with great anticipation, to the silent weekend retreat I attended last weekend. I recently ended a two-year interim ministry and as I move into dedicating more time to working privately and in groups to help others heal and/or get out of their own way and live their life’s purpose, I knew my time with the Sacred would be inspiring. I was not disappointed! I went with the expectation or intention of experiencing an epiphany, one in which I would have even more clarity about the next phase of my journey. I asked for the Sacred to help me see whatever I needed to see, really to open my eyes, ears, and heart. On the first night of the retreat, I real
