The Bigger Picture
Recently I was in a counseling session when the person was finally beginning to disclose the source of their personal pain and struggle. But before the words were all the way out of their mouth, they stopped short. “But other …
One Small Gesture
This past weekend I traveled to Richmond with members of LC Hillel and the local Synagogue to visit the Virginia Holocaust Museum. After being escorted by our tour guide from a replica rail car, we were led into a small …
Helping Those in Need – Right in Our Own Back Yard
Last week we read the inspirational reflection by Nina Salmon of the spring break mission trip she and Mark Furlow led to Belize in Central America. Our students were transformed by their experience, and relationships were forged with our neighbors …
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Brighter than the Sun
Spring Break for the LC Canterburians (Episcopal Students) was equal parts of service, spiritual exploration, and Caribbean fun. At Holy Cross Anglican School on the island of Ambergris Caye, our group of 12 painted the dental clinic and scrubbed the exterior …
Offer It Up
I feel like such a wuss and a weenie and a whiney baby! I’ve had a cold for a few days now and it makes me irritable and unpleasant to be around and tired and cranky. And it’s just a …
Ash Wednesday
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in the world than for bread. – Mother Teresa Today I begin my Lenten journey with millions of other Christians as I receive my ashes on my forehead. The sign of the …
Being Prepared
My Spring Break is coming a bit early this year, at least I hope so. If you haven’t seen me in the past few weeks I am about as pregnant as you can get. Two weeks until the due date …
Relationships – the 4th R
The notion that much of education involves Reading, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmetic fails to acknowledge the vital importance of a fourth R – and that is Relationships. I’ve been thinking about relationships on campus recently as this time of year seems …
Faith and Football
This Sunday, after church, millions will watch the New England Patriots and the New York Giants compete in the Super Bowl. I will probably watch some of the game, but I have a toddler who will prefer the puppies and …
Ruts, Rules, and Resolutions
I am particularly fond of the parables of Soren Kierkegaard, a noted Danish theologian and Philosopher, and so I decided to share one of my favorites with you as we return to the patterns of the spring semester. Kierkegaard wrote …