Author: calledtobealive

Tears have been shed recentlyat the death of loved onesI’ve been privileged to shepherdat Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Yesterday teardrops flowedat news of a dear friend,two years younger,whose body gave way […]

April is National Poetry Month Today on the shore of the Columbia RiverI am pondering the “what is” in my later lifeand what is enough Meditating on this little poem […]

Today I give thanks to God, my wife Carol,and all who encourage me to do my partin our love and care for Mother Earth. On this Earth Daymay we all […]

Earth Day is Coming Soon! Mindful of our call to care for one another and for each of us to do our part as good stewards for the sake of […]

Wednesday is often practice day for our group Strong in Song. Together we rejoice in the marvelous way music unites our one small voice with others in God’s larger song […]

On this day in 1862, President Lincoln signed an act abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia, an important step in the long road toward full emancipation and enfranchisement for […]

April is National Poetry Month On this Tax Day, as I imagine myself contributing to the health and wellness of my county, the global community, and Mother Earth, I long […]

April is National Poetry Month Saturdays are often my sabbath because I usually work on Sundays. During the other six days of the week, it’s easy to get caught up […]

April is National Poetry Month Today is my sermon writing day.Over the years this task has often felt daunting-Choosing between 1,000 and 1,500 words to preach in response to sacred […]

April is National Poetry Month Heading out to see my cardiologist this morning brings to mind a poem in Called to Be Alive! Good Heart TonesWith stethoscope pressed gently on […]