One of a Kind

I just ran across an excerpt from a 1943 conversation between Martha Graham (pioneer of modern dance and choreography) and Agnes de Mille (another major dancer and choreographer of the 20th century).

A Peculiar Name

The word "peculiar" holds me in its fascination. In common usage we connote "peculiar" as "odd" or "weird." I like those terms as well. And the word– peculiar– even sounds odd. Say it aloud, ten times repetitively, and a strange feeling coats your tongue and palate.

Give Thanks

Matthew records the iconic scene of Jesus of Nazareth's "last supper" with his friends before He is executed the following day. As the meal progressed, He initiated some things that have since become enshrined in the lives of Christian believers, and which the Body of Christ has established as sacraments. Though powerfully familiar to readers of the New Testament, the passage also hints at details of the event which remain a mystery to many Gentiles.

Fraternal Twins

There are two rays of God's light that pour continuously into our lives. They seem to compete, with one racing ahead of the other, then the other outpacing its rival. Back and forth they tug for predominance in our lives.