Hold me, Lord, in the palm of Thine hand. Thou who dost surround the righteous with angels, surround me with Thyself. Thou art greater than all, and it is enough for me, the small one, if Thou hidest … [Read more...]
The Battle of Hours
June 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I'm fascinated by how no matter how something is phrased, it can be right there in front of you, simple and plain as day, but that doesn't mean you'll hear it. I'm not talking about some … [Read more...]
Responding to Accusations
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When accused of a general failing - pride, foolishness, laziness, always agree. Be the first to admit it. You needn't go out of your way to announce these passions, but the moment someone points the … [Read more...]
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry Blogger
January 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Update on Haiti: Don't be discouraged by the reports of overwhelming aid, and too much of one thing at one time. The aid is going to be needed for the long haul. There is no decent running water, and … [Read more...]
What Judgment Feels Like
December 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
God struck me. Image via Wikipedia I committed a moral crime. One that many would excuse me for, but which I believe is serious. I have felt sorrow, and shame, and my guilt. But then I was struck in … [Read more...]
The World and Death
November 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes the world seems to leave you no option but to 'spill everyone's blood', so to speak, no room for peace at all, because it will keep coming until you respond and leave you no response but to … [Read more...]
Grasping at Nothing
February 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I've never felt so profoundly and helplessly Orthodox as when I've thrown religion over my shoulder. For the pain of it, for the weakness in it, for the inexorable totality of it. When I've neglected … [Read more...]
I am Not Alone
January 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever realized that you have received miraculous wealth? An amazingly complex chain of seemingly impossible events has begun to give you your heart's desire, has saved you, had continually … [Read more...]
Transvaluation of Ethics
April 28, 2008 By 3 Comments
It astonishes me - the casualness, the callousness, the stupid matter-of-factness with which people can discuss euthanasia. People discuss putting their family members to sleep with only slightly more … [Read more...]
Adjectives as Idols
April 26, 2008 By 14 Comments
Orthodox thinking doesn't pair adjectives with the word "God". As I watch a spokesman for a group of fundamentalists talk about how "God is not a condemning god", I realize that a simple way to … [Read more...]