Saturday and Sunday, I participated in a silent meditation retreat, at home, via Zoom. I've been hesitant to join Zoom retreats, yet this retreat was different.
Looking Forward
We Can't Wait Any Longer
Today, I read Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” In this letter, we hear King’s frustration, disappointment, and impatience, especially with the white moderate. His words are just as relevant and timely today (60 years later!):
Day 6: What's Real (there's good in the world!)
Brokenness and Healing
After the drama and trauma of yesterday, it’s natural to cast about for distractions (this is painful!), information (who’s to blame?), and justice. I check the news, look at social-media messages from respected people, and scan email for nuggets of good. Yet here I am still in confusion, pain, and disbelief.