jfuller31May 10, 20212 minHoly LoveI 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...
jfuller31May 3, 20212 minPerfection, redefinedThe 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,...
jfuller31Apr 27, 20212 minEternal TimeI’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...
jfuller31Apr 20, 20212 minTruth's freedomWhat 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...
jfuller31Apr 13, 20212 minAn April BlessingThe days of Holi celebrations, the Festive Easter celebrations, Passover recollections fresh in our hearts, and in the new season of...
jfuller31Apr 6, 20212 minPower to LiveIt’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,...
jfuller31Mar 30, 20212 minEvery Sacred DayThis week is an especially holy week, with the unusual conjunction of three major world celebrations of Judaism, Christianity, and...
jfuller31Mar 23, 20212 minMeaning EnoughThe weekly email in which Vice President Dooley links this reflection claims that I am helping us make meaning. That may be true for you...
jfuller31Mar 16, 20213 minLet the broken beLast week I was part of a virtual conference for University Chaplains and Spiritual Life Professionals. Instead of our annual in-person...
jfuller31Mar 9, 20212 minWhat 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...
jfuller31Mar 1, 20213 minA little rainA number of years ago I spent 5 weeks in Zimbabwe pursuing a research project on post war spirituality. I lined up interviews with many...
Allison PelyhesFeb 25, 20213 minThe Power of 1 Intentional HourDuring 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...
jfuller31Feb 23, 20212 minA blessing perspectiveToday’s reflection comes from Reinhold Neibuhr (1892–1971) public theologian and Professor at Union Theological Seminar for more than 30...
jfuller31Feb 15, 20212 minRemember you are dustChildren’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....
jfuller31Jan 25, 20212 minGod in the interruptionsI am participating in the President Book's Kick Some Glass reading and discussion group. In one of the chapters, the authors quote Dana...
jfuller31Jan 19, 20212 minBidden or UnbiddenThis morning I learned of a friend and colleague, who died of Covid. Jim Pitts was a long time chaplain who encouraged me many times...
jfuller31Jan 11, 20212 minThe gifts of being aloneI startled myself this morning remembering a large group event a year ago, surprised to find that, back then, we gathered in groups, went...
Guest ContributorJan 4, 20212 minStars to Guide UsI 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...
Guest ContributorNov 24, 20203 minA Year of GratitudeMany 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,...
Guest ContributorNov 18, 20203 minWe Need More LightThe 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...