Been Reading Kneeling in Jerusalem – by Ann Weems This book of poetry focusing on holy week is one of my go-to books of religious poetry. In one of her poems, simply entitled “Lent,” she writes: “Lent is a time to allow a fresh new taste of God!” In pencil in my...
Been Reading The Essential Rumi – by Coleman Barks Almost every page offers an opportunity for reflection and self-examination. I use this volume to randomly flip to a page and have a moment for reflection. In just opening the book randomly I landed on page 128 and...
Been Reading Rumi: The Big Red Book, The Great Masterpiece Celebrating Mystical Love & Friendship – by Coleman Barks I’ve been re-discovering poetry. I’ve always preferred the great American poets and value some of those volumes as collections of my favorite...
Been Reading The Promise of Paradox: A Celebration of Contradictions in the Christian Life – by Parker J. Palmer Parker Palmer always makes me think and speaks to my spirituality. The spirituality he calls me to is rarely individualistic. It demands that we think...
Been Reading The Lakota Way of Strength and Courage: Lessons in Resilience from the Bow and Arrow – by Joseph M. Marshall, III My friend Chrystie first recommended Marshall’s writing in “The Lakota Way.” We used that book in doing cultural education for those who...
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