Most of us are familiar with the command “Love thy neighbor.” It’s the contracted form of “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” found in both Matthew 19:19, 22:39, and Leviticus 19:18. For those who are not familiar with—or inclined towards—scripture, it is still easy to understand—and appreciate—this principle in terms of the nearly universalContinue reading “Setting the bar”
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Alone in a room
Sarapion the Sindonite travelled once on a pilgrimage to Rome. Here he was told of a celebrated recluse, a woman who lived always in one small room, never going out. Sceptical about her way of life—for he was himself a great wanderer—Sarapion called on her and asked, “Why are you sitting here?” To which sheContinue reading “Alone in a room”
Rapid growth
I came across a lovely site today: studiobeerhorst.com. Fascinating family. Art that connects, at least with me. This image——entitled “Hummingbird” by Rick Beerhorst——seems apt for a season of study where the mind races and the world disappears and the spirit soaks up a new language like a child. May your heart, too, quicken at theContinue reading “Rapid growth”
Love wins
The Road to Williamsport
Today begins the official quest for Little Leaguers all over the world….winning their way through fierce Regional competition to make it to the Little League World Series. To celebrate, I’m sharing a brief excerpt from The Pitcher’s Mom, a moment, no doubt, that most of these young baseball-loving families will face. Play Ball!! The physicsContinue reading “The Road to Williamsport”
Heather Choate Davis 