Save the Pigs
Some churches have the best locations. When I lived on the west coast I would gaze longingly at the sight of little churches with ocean views or in the heart of […]
Category Archives: Bar Conversations and Cheap Advice
Read a biography this summer
One of my life principles are: competent people are competent also at getting rest and recharging. To be constantly busy does not mean we are productive. It’s just being busy, […]
Don’t Do Stupid Stuff
Some time ago, back when Barack Obama was still president, I read that one of the phrases that guided the workings of his White House was “don’t do stupid stuff”. […]
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“What do you want to be when you grown up?” This question is the favorite for primary school programs and end-of-academic year reflection. The wording gets nuanced as you get […]
Talk to the Elephant
I had just dropped my daughter off at high school a few months ago and was gliding gingerly on snow-covered roads toward the intersection. I looked to my left and saw […]
Religion and Violence
Religion can breed both violence and peace – the same religion, that is. I found this curious thesis reading recently Miroslav Volf’s A Public Faith. For Volf, a Croatian theologian […]
I Love My Live
Everywhere I go here in Rome – at restaurants, bars, stores – Love My Life is playing. At lunch this week I found myself tapping my feet and humming its catchy […]
The Fear of Reentry
These weeks easily have to be some of the most difficult, anxiety-ridden weeks of the year. For most of the people I know, the last two weeks of December involve […]
New Year Resolutions?
So, even though I may forget any good intention or plan, and may be tempted not to bother, God’s resolutions give me hope.
Fake News and Good News
One of the most sensational news stories of 2016 has been the rise of fake news. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where the media fascination in fake news began, but […]
Wondering Fair 