spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
I was talking to a friend about the law. He reminded me that he used to go to Cleveland Stadium for games on the shores of Lake Erie. He would cross a bridge over the railroad tracks, and he had a full view of the county courthouse. Chiseled in stone are the words “Obedience to … Continue reading The Letter Of The Law by William Klein
I was attending a volleyball game at my school to support my students. The volleyball coach runs up to me and says, “We may need you to be a line judge”. She quickly taught me the hand signals for “out” and “in”. Two arms down, pointing stiffly at the ground – in. Two hands, palms … Continue reading Claiming The Moment by William Klein
I went on a staff and faculty retreat with my new school. We had the choice between participating in events like learning chef skills to axe throwing, meditating or kayaking. I chose kayaking as I haven’t been on the water all year but have been meaning to go. It was a pleasant trip down a … Continue reading Lessons From A Kayak Ride by William Klein
The ego traps us into fearful thinking. On one hand the ego has a good function. It can help us get what we want and a healthy ego can help us attain success and riches. On the other hand, the ego trains us to live in fear. “If I don’t get the spouse, I won’t … Continue reading The Wild Horses of Fear by William Klein
“Indifference” is an important worldly concept, one that inherently recognizes the idea of righteousness or lack thereof in one’s being. Keep in mind that “indifference” can be seen from two different perspectives, one negative and one positive. Webster’s Dictionary, the negative definition, notes that indifference is a state of being where there is an “inherent … Continue reading Indifference by William Klein
Anxieties have a way of cropping up and getting in the way of life. I was struggling with a problem and a friend of mine was checking in on me. She dropped a text in the morning to see how I was doing. I told her, “I’m retreating into the day” by listening to theology … Continue reading “Retreating Into Your Day” by William Klein
Sacrifice through devotion is life affirming. Our devotion to one another is an expression of our devotion to God. This idea of devotion is best expressed for me when I think of the powerful testament of the life of my aunt and uncle’s friend Irene Corcoran O’Brien. Irene’s story was recorded in her son Michael’s … Continue reading “Devotion” by William Klein
