Theology

  • A Coyote Paradox

    During the warm days of early spring a coyote settled into an irrigation culvert near the barn.  Whelping soon afterwards, she did a good job of keeping quiet and us unaware.  Until, that is, we began running irrigation water.  All of a sudden,… Continue reading

    A Coyote Paradox

  • Grassing

    I like grass.  Whether in the pasture or the hay field, grass does not try to be more than their natural self.  Walk a field and I feel their rootedness and love of sun.  Whether ryegrass, wheatgrass, orchard grass, or tall fescue, I… Continue reading

    Grassing

  • Moon, Dust, & Becoming

    Start with the first Sunday after the first full moon of the Spring equinox.  Easter.  Drop back 46 days toward the first of the year—not including Easter day—and you’ll arrive at a day centering indigenous within Christianity: Ash Wednesday. We could certainly… Continue reading

    Moon, Dust, & Becoming

  • Ordinary Tree and Bread

    Today’s the last day of Christmas.  Five weeks ago my family spent a day in the mountains choosing a tree for the mass of Christ and to make decorative wreaths.  This morning the tree stands in the corner next to the dining table.  Just… Continue reading

    Ordinary Tree and Bread