Dear Friends, It was a horrible day. Word had arrived of a plane crash that destroyed nearly two generations of a family, young children and their parents, closely associated with our university community. There were the usual questions — what do we tell the reporters that are calling and who should tell them? The sun
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A Word of Grace – November 24, 2016
Dear Friends, Happy Thanksgiving! This is my favorite holiday. It is a family day and a good time for grateful reflection. This week I am still writing on some of the thoughts and experiences I gained from the recent 7,303 mile road trip Patricia and I took across the country. Do you ever reflect on
A Word of Grace – November 15, 2016
Dear Friends, This is another message inspired by the 17 day road trip Patricia and I took across America. . . . One’s vehicle, whether hurtling down the interstate or negotiating the side roads, presents an opportunity for quiet, peace and spiritual inspiration. Sound-proofing is quite good. Reflection is aided by music from a good
A Word of Grace – November 11th, 2016
Dear Friends, I am writing the current messages from notes on the road during our recent 17-day road trip from California to New Hampshire and back. Driving long distances gives one time to think and travel always teaches one new things. I am sharing some of those with you. I apologize to a few of
A Word of Grace – November 4th, 2016
Dear Friends, I held on to this Word of Grace for over a week. I have been so disgusted at the U.S. presidential campaign (a bipartisan disgust), that to talk about any issues has been hard for me after my long time off. I talk about a difficult issue in this message that I deal