Ashrei: a sermon delivered for VST Sunday at Lynn Valley United Church. Scripture reading was Matthew 5:1-12, from The Message…
God, a Nursing Mother
A Kabbalistic Metaphor How is God like a nursing mother? Isaac of Akko, a 13th century Kabbalist, writes: Taste and…
Devekut Made Simple
Devekut. A kabbalistic concept that means “attachment to God.” The basic practice is simple: stay aware of God’s presence. You…
Airport Adventures 101
Airport, airline, flight delays. Lots of them this week. A young man sat next to me on the last flight.…
Imagination: Spiritual Light
Imagination. A mash-up of images, feelings, and thoughts. It flows in its own direction…but it can also be useful! Sometimes,…
Forgiveness is a Mystery
A Story of Forgiveness I had a longtime rupture with a family member. I don’t need to give you the…
Unetaneh Tokef: Positivity Prayer
Unetaneh Tokef. The heart of the Rosh Hashanah prayers. What is it about? A scene in the heavenly court. A…
Divine Eagle in War & Peace
Psalm 91. So beautiful. It reaches into your most vulnerable places. It offers you comfort. And then, subtly, it turns…
Deuteronomy Great & Awful
Deuteronomy. Somehow I have got to make my peace with this biblical book. But it’s hard. Deuteronomy is unlike any…