This time Canyon Road greeted us with a few surprises. Biting cold, rather than the dry summertime breezes typical of the New Mexican high country. Wall-to-wall people, instead of the usual meandering of summertime tourists that stroll the three-quarter-mile stretch of art galleries, studios, and … [Read more...]

Michael is German, he’s married, he thrives on classical music, and has a passion for sailing. Eric comes from a long line of native Hawaiians, he’s single, loves techno dance music, and would rather sit on the beach and watch sailboats. They are the best of friends. At one time, both men … [Read more...]

A new year, like the next chapter of a story, isn't supposed to be more of the same. There's an expectancy, or at least a hope, that the days ahead will somehow be different; that they'll be better. We need "better" in so many areas. Warmer relations in and among people; communities free of … [Read more...]

[from an editorial published in the January 2, 1995 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel] A letter writer told us recently she'd shared copies of the Christian Science Sentinel with some friends. They liked what they read—the firsthand accounts of Christian healing today, and articles that … [Read more...]

On a late afternoon, our family went kayaking on a nearby lake. Upon heading out, one family member had to make a sudden maneuver and lost his eyeglasses into the lake. The lifeguard staff were contacted, and they estimated that the water was roughly 10-feet deep where they fell in. Nonetheless, two … [Read more...]

There's hardly an area of life today where we don't find observers—observers of politics, of the economy, of social trends, of the world of entertainment. It's natural for us to look to observers for a perspective or depth of knowledge that we might not have ourselves. It's a way of expanding our … [Read more...]

Speculation about trade wars dominated the morning headlines. Within hours a massive sell-off caused the Dow to tumble over 500 points. The next day fear of trade wars subsided and the economy roared back into the news, this time because of an equally fast and robust recovery. A similar roller … [Read more...]

It wasn't for lack of desire, just lack of room. My friend's van was stuffed with furniture and other large items. She couldn't carry another box. She was thankful that others could make space available in their cars, and the household move went smoothly. The challenge was similar outside an … [Read more...]

Are we living a lifestyle in which we can't find time for contemplation? Maybe we haven't even had time to think about it! Why not take some additional time after you read this message to consider the importance of regular contemplation. This kind of contemplation isn't just about anything that … [Read more...]

My childhood friends and I loved to go climbing in the local foothills as often as we could. I recall how vigorously we would scale the jagged rocks. During one of our trips, however, my confidence was shaken. Having climbed fearlessly to the top of a large and very high rock, I positioned myself … [Read more...]