Finding hope for our time: Charles Jennens’ libretto for Handel’s “Messiah” was a response to his time — and ours. Read more.
My Rocky Spiritual Journey
You don't have to be a big believer to find something interesting to read here . . . You'll find excerpts from the spiritual journeys of people I've met on the religion beat as well as reports of my own fraught encounters with religion and spirituality . . . as well as updates on my book, "Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith," from Patheos Press.
The Top Religion Stories of 2025 — From Religion News Association
The top religion stories of 2025 from the Religion News Association reflect a world of turmoil — and hope. Read more.
Click Here for Christmas Carols — The Old-Fashioned Kind
Music to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Click here for Christmas carols — the old-fashioned kind. Read more.
I’m Thankful for a Window. It’s Small, but It Opens Onto . . . Everything
I’m thankful for a window. It’s small but it opens onto everything: a tree. A bird. A squirrel. Not much. But in fact everything. Read more.
The Older You Get, the More Dead People You Know
The older you get, the more dead people you know. They are everywhere now. They keep you company. Read more.
Prayer Flags Were Flying — But What Is Prayer?
Prayer flags were flying at the Ratna Ling Retreat center, and I wondered, but not for the first time, what is prayer? Read more.
I Write. Therefore, I Procrastinate. Why?
I write. Therefore, I procrastinate. Why? Could the thing I have in mind to write be too big, too gleaming, too unattainable? Read more.