Drama as a clue to existence
Why do we crave drama? Why do our little pauses in the day–to see what’s going on in the world, peek at social media, follow our sport, finish the day […]
Tag Archives: peace
“You have to learn how to die”
How can one fight to produce peace? How can one win a war without causing more wars in the future? These questions hit me, as funny as it may be, […]
Mandela’s Surprising Legacy
Today the world woke up to the news that a great leader no longer is, Nelson Mandela. I post here an extra article to remember him, an excerpt from my […]
A Note to Obama Before He Bombs Syria…
How do we stop cycles of vengeance and violence? How can international powers intervene effectively in a brutal civil war like Syria’s? What can we say to someone who has […]
Christmas Truce
With Jesus’ arrival, God came to us and offered a truce.
Christmas in the New Year
While Christmas decorations are starting to come down and the world’s attention is turned to the celebration of the new year, I am still immersed in Christmas. Many people where […]
Excited by Conflict
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed those battle scenes. Rifles, tanks on the streets, maps analysing the conflict: all was so… well… exciting. A few months ago the […]
Wondering Fair 