of gods and boxes
We make our own sacrifices and worship our own gods, from materialism to social justice. We have our own talismans, always connected to our human conceit. Continue reading of gods and boxes
Tag: india
day camp
Service can be connected to spiritual pride, something we “do for others” that makes us feel good about ourselves. There was none of that with this group. Continue reading day camp
everyday riches
I could thank the Puritans for my luxuries, with their clean, industrious ways. I’m sure I can thank the Lord, whose mercies are new every morning—even in Nepal. I just want to remember how rich I am. Continue reading everyday riches
Letters from Bharat; from mud to marble
Whenever we visit IBS, we are met by bright, positive, eager young men and women who want their lives, and the lives of their families, to be different. And better. There is poverty, yes. But there in no poverty mentality. Continue reading Letters from Bharat; from mud to marble
Letters From Bharat: Oh, Calcutta
I wasn’t scared. I could easily have hailed a cab. I was just confused and wanted to find my way. On my own, if I could. Continue reading Letters From Bharat: Oh, Calcutta
Letters from Bharat
What I can teach is to withhold judgment, pay more attention, extend grace. And I can be changed. Continue reading Letters from Bharat
holy cow
Temples are crowded. Festivals are innumerable. Darkness. Bondage. Idolatry. It is an unending cycle of prayers and sacrifices. Continue reading holy cow
