Exploring the intersections of life and faith. Three years ago, we moved to a sunny little neighborhood mostly void of trees, with a yard that had a perfect spot for a garden. Still, we were gone a lot during the summer and I never got that garden started. But this year, I was determined to grow. I tried starting with seeds, but that was a dismal failure. So, I went to a nursery and bought plants; lettuce, tomatoes and basil, and I planted them in containers. Good grief they are taking.

An Old Song with a New Dance. Discovering new steps to an ancient tune. They are almost always obnoxious or embarrassing. This time, though, one was likable enough to go viral and start showing up all over Facebook, etc. and it was from a church right here in Portland. What do you think? My problem with it is not that I .

Monday, July 15, 2013. Peace in the Middle East. able to count on less than one hand the days I have left in Lebanon. How privileged am I that I can write this post overlooking the beautiful Bekkaa valley. When I mean beautiful, I mean beautiful. This picture is from the top of our Lady of Zahle. I tell almost all of the people I meet that one day, I hope to meet them in a peaceful Syria. Thursday, May 9, 2013.