Holy Love
I find myself amazed that this is the last of my weekly reflections to share with you. Shall I write some “last” words before I retire to...
jfuller31
- May 3, 2021
- 2 min
Perfection, redefined
The end of the semester is upon us with both relief and alarm. If you are like me, you have so much to accomplish, deadlines to meet,...
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jfuller31
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Eternal Time
I’m not sure about you--well, actually, I have heard this from some of you--but time is imminently strange right now. The pandemic has...
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jfuller31
- Apr 20, 2021
- 2 min
Truth's freedom
What are you afraid of? Dare I even ask this, given how much there is to fear, dread, or worry about? What are we NOT afraid of? There is...
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jfuller31
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
An April Blessing
The days of Holi celebrations, the Festive Easter celebrations, Passover recollections fresh in our hearts, and in the new season of...
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jfuller31
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
Power to Live
It’s Easter, a forty-day season in addition to a day, in my own church. And while I speak from my own Christian tradition, as always,...
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jfuller31
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
Every Sacred Day
This week is an especially holy week, with the unusual conjunction of three major world celebrations of Judaism, Christianity, and...
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jfuller31
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Meaning Enough
The weekly email in which Vice President Dooley links this reflection claims that I am helping us make meaning. That may be true for you...
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jfuller31
- Mar 16, 2021
- 3 min
Let the broken be
Last week I was part of a virtual conference for University Chaplains and Spiritual Life Professionals. Instead of our annual in-person...
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jfuller31
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
What in the world?
Last week I walked my dog down the street to the corner and back. When I got home, I could remember little to nothing about the time. I...
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jfuller31
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
A little rain
A number of years ago I spent 5 weeks in Zimbabwe pursuing a research project on post war spirituality. I lined up interviews with many...
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Allison Pelyhes
- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
The Power of 1 Intentional Hour
During my time in undergrad, I took planning to the extreme. I had a step-by-step morning routine and reminders on every hour. My planner...
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jfuller31
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
A blessing perspective
Today’s reflection comes from Reinhold Neibuhr (1892–1971) public theologian and Professor at Union Theological Seminar for more than 30...
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jfuller31
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Remember you are dust
Children’s book spoiler alert! I have many warm memories reading the children’s book The Monster at the End of this book with my son Sam....
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jfuller31
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
God in the interruptions
I am participating in the President Book's Kick Some Glass reading and discussion group. In one of the chapters, the authors quote Dana...
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jfuller31
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
Bidden or Unbidden
This morning I learned of a friend and colleague, who died of Covid. Jim Pitts was a long time chaplain who encouraged me many times...
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jfuller31
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The gifts of being alone
I startled myself this morning remembering a large group event a year ago, surprised to find that, back then, we gathered in groups, went...
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Guest Contributor
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Stars to Guide Us
I have had a hard time getting back to work, getting my mind and heart organized after a couple of weeks off. The rest and detachment...
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Guest Contributor
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
A Year of Gratitude
Many of my friends have decided that the year 2020 is a no good, awful, bad, terrible year. I’m not saying it’s been a walk in the park,...
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Guest Contributor
- Nov 17, 2020
- 3 min
We Need More Light
The first day after Daylight Saving Time ended, it got dark at 4:30. I sat at my desk, finally getting something done, aghast as the...
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