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In the Boat with God

by Joe Uveges God and I have become like too giant fat people living in a tiny boat. We keep bumping into each other and laughing. —Hafiz (Daniel Ladinsky, trans.) I love this poem for its playfulness which is often something we forget about God: that He’s wild about us and has an awesome (otherworldly)…

An Experiment in Unconditional Love

or, Finding the Christ in the Other Person Choose a person (co-worker, child, spouse, relative, acquaintance, neighbor, public official) with whom you would like to experience a more harmonious relationship. Follow these guidelines for a specific period of time; 3-6 weeks is recommended. During this time do not criticize outer actions; concern yourself only with…