Refracting Light

Refracting Light

A friend joined me for a sandwich earlier this month and then we retired to our living room to do a meditation on a conversation Jesus had with his critics, the curious and the disciples. We opened with this prayer from the Northumbria Community; “Most powerful Holy Spirit, come down upon us and subdue us. From heaven, where the ordinary is made glorious, and glory seems but ordinary, bathe us with the brilliance of Your light like dew.” 

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Second Chance at a First Impression

Second Chance at a First Impression

This fellow really annoyed me and as he came up after a gathering, I remembered that his son-in-law had told me some really terrific things he had done recently. So, I had my first impressions of him with some helpful updates. “You did a terrific job, Norm, I always enjoy your leadership at these events.” It is hard to shake hands when your jaw has dropped to your knees.

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