This story was used as a communion meditation for worship at United Reformed Church of Clifton, on Sunday, May 3, … Continue reading Fire in the Hole: A Communion Story from Solitary Confinement
How do you “speak in an octave your kindness can reach” while also trying to convince people that their selfishness … Continue reading An Open Letter to Christina, “On Kindness”
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On this particular morning in the midst of our pandemic diaspora, I rose knowing to my… Continue reading Priesting in Pandemic
Every Labor Day weekend Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsors an air show. Vintage aircraft that span the last … Continue reading A Father’s Story: A Flying Lesson
“We give up something for Lentto make room for Godto do something new in our lives” Many of us are … Continue reading Billy Martin’s Story: Giving Up Something for Lent
On my first backpacking trip my father, told me a story and a prayer that has stayed with me all my life. Continue reading “You pick ’em up, Lord, and I’ll put ’em down.” My first backpacking trip
You can’t be a blogger without desiring that people will read and approve of your posts. I live for likes, … Continue reading Blogging (and Living) with Humility
I love to laugh. I read the comic page every morning to start my day. I like to tell corny … Continue reading A Laughing Party
The eternal God is your refuge,and underneath are the everlasting arms. —Deuteronomy 33:27 When I go to the circus, I … Continue reading Flying through Life on a Trapeze
Rawandan genocide survivor Clemantine Wamariya, in her memoir, The Girl Who Smiled Beads, learned an important lesson about sharing from … Continue reading How to Slice an Orange
Explorations in Practical Theology and Youth Ministry
The Middle Ages in the Modern World
moments of illumination along the journey of life
Impressions Becoming Expressions
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. -- Chinese Proverb
Musings & Meditations
Writers write.
eucharistic and sacramental theology and life, music, speculative fiction.
The Power of Story
Steve's body of work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture alike - yet always retains the human element.
Poésie sous les étoiles
a blog to share thoughts and reflections
