I have been silent for two days now, because I don’t know what to say. What kind of monster wants to kill a child? On the way home on Friday, I debated in my head whether I should tell my children (ages 7 and 5) about the Connecticut school shooting. I did not want to …
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From Snoop Lion to Saint Nonna: A Look at Spiritual Transformations
Have you heard about Snoop Dogg’s spiritual experience and resulting name change? The story goes that he went to Jamaica, studied reggae and Rastafarianism, and was told by a Rastafarian priest, “You are the light. You are the lion.” Must be a pretty tame lion, because Mr. Snoop appears to want to spread peace, harmony, …
30 Days
I’m trying something. Actually several somethings. For 30 days. It started when I got Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred DVD in attempt to exercise more without having to go to a gym. I started thinking: there are other things in my life I want to make habitual. That I’m far too un-intentional about. And since it’s …
Poetry Friday: On Prayer
I was thinking about Lent a few days ago and wondering what spiritual book I might read this Lent, when a thought hit me: I don’t want you to read something. I want you to pray. Whether that thought came from me or God, I don’t know. But I couldn’t shake it off. My mind …
Lenten Reflections: Icons
Today is the first day of my Lenten Reflections series, which will occur every Sunday until Orthodox Pascha (Easter) on April 15. I have a few guest bloggers lined up (still have some spots open!) but no one was ready yet, so today I’m going to share a few quotes regarding icons in the …