Democracy is constantly at risk because the human psyche resists suffering and looks for shortcuts—through violence, illusions, or grievances.
Within the Good Samaritan
In 2025, as tribalism hardens political identities and social media rewards outrage, "To whom can I be a neighbor?" is more relevant than ever.
In 2025, as tribalism hardens political identities and social media rewards outrage, “To whom can I be a neighbor?” is more relevant than ever.
What Do We Mean When We Say ‘God’?
If I gather 100 people in a room, I suspect we'll get 100 different answers.
If I gather 100 people in a room, I suspect we’ll get 100 different answers.
History Isn’t Just the Past
Let’s look back at some of history’s darkest hours—and see what light they might shed on today.
Let’s look back at some of history’s darkest hours—and see what light they might shed on today.
The Meaning of Money
Money is our god. It is what we worship.
Money is our god. It is what we worship.
Everyone Needs a Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage Across Traditions and Time
Pilgrimage Across Traditions and Time
The Desert Is a Holy Place
There is strength, renewal, energy, LIFE after the desert wilderness time.
There is strength, renewal, energy, LIFE after the desert wilderness time.
Comedy Is the Answer
Laughter reduces stress, eases muscle tension, increases dopamine and endorphin levels, lowers cortisol, improves cardiovascular health, and strengthens the immune system.
Laughter reduces stress, eases muscle tension, increases dopamine and endorphin levels, lowers cortisol, improves cardiovascular health, and strengthens the immune system.
How to Communicate in a Storm
We were already drowning in a firehose of false information, and this is going to turn up the water pressure.
We were already drowning in a firehose of false information, and this is going to turn up the water pressure.
Ice Fishing as Spiritual Practice
We need to be alone, and we need other people. Learning to do both well is key to a spiritually mature life.
We need to be alone, and we need other people. Learning to do both well is key to a spiritually mature life.
The Nudge of Spiritual Formation
Our lives seem unmanageable, and admitting our powerlessness might be a starting point.
Our lives seem unmanageable, and admitting our powerlessness might be a starting point.
Stepping Across the Threshold of a New Year
What will you do with the life you have been given?
What will you do with the life you have been given?
The Hot Seeds
Wherever you are today, we all know the experience of loss, despair, and defeat.
Wherever you are today, we all know the experience of loss, despair, and defeat.
The Labyrinth at Chartres: Death and Renewal
The labyrinth is one of human culture's most ancient and widespread symbols.
The labyrinth is one of human culture’s most ancient and widespread symbols.
The Sacredness of Hospitality
Genuine hospitality is an exchange of stories, time, and, dare I say, souls.
Genuine hospitality is an exchange of stories, time, and, dare I say, souls.
Photography as Contemplative Practice
In an age where everyone is constantly snapping photos with their smartphones, a growing movement is encouraging a mindful approach to photography.
In an age where everyone is constantly snapping photos with their smartphones, a growing movement is encouraging a mindful approach to photography.