Faithful Jews are buried in pine boxes. No frills. No metal hinges. The body is wrapped in a simple white garment with no pockets, a reminder that you can’t carry anything with you from this world to the next. No matter who you were, what you had in life, billionaire or pauper, the ritual isContinueContinue reading “Advice on Investing: A Sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost”
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Unmarked Obstacles May Exist.
Saw this sign skiing yesterday. I thought it applied to seminary, and to life. Hope your holidays are free of as many unmarked obstacles as possible!
Virginia Tech, Columbine, and Life
As events unfolded on Monday in Blacksburg Virginia, I felt a familiar hollowness in my chest. That sinking empty feeling, like something palpable dropping somewhere deep inside me brought about a frightening sense that I had been here before. Eight years ago yesterday, I remember sitting in English class when I heard the door open.ContinueContinue reading “Virginia Tech, Columbine, and Life”
Mike Angell 