Am I on repeat here? Is this thing on? Gun violence deaths are, from what I’m seeing, a monthly occurrence. If you live in a major city, yes, it might be a daily occurrence.…

“Hope empties our hands in order that we may work with them. It shows us that we have something to work for, and teaches us how to work for it.” – Thomas Merton I’ve…

George Bernard Shaw, Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Nader, and Joan of Arc. These are all the people my EnneaThought of the day recommended that I reflect on and think about what they “model” for me.…

“The holiness of the kingdom of God must be preserved. If Jesus refused to acknowledge and fight for Israel as God’s favored nation — even though it was the one nation in history that…

I’m not good with The Now. There is too much imperfection and disarray offered in The Now. Due to this, I am always looking for ways to improve what’s before me, mainly because what…

I feel it’s safe to say that every marriage is different. Each is made up of its own quirks and kinks; styles and shapes. So, in thinking about what to write that someone who’s…

B and I recently attended a play with two friends from out of town. The play, Mr. and Mrs. Pennysworth, was put on by the iconic Looking Glass Theater here in Chicago. We didn’t quite know…

If you’re anything like me, in the face of overwhelming feelings, it can feel difficult to know where to begin. Is it protesting? Most likely. Is it donating to organizations like the ACLU? Absolutely.…

I still remember where I stood, what my eyes held their gaze toward, and my harsh, harsh words. A and I were both teenagers — seventeen and still navigating the inner and outer workings…