Peace: A Holy Calling
By Steven Norris “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be shot at by both sides.” That would have been my recommendation — that is, if Jesus has asked me for advice on the Beatitudes. If you’ve ever read the opening verses of Jesus’...Sing a New Song
By Steven Norris “How long to sing this song?” Since they were propelled to stardom in the early 1980s, U2 has been one of the most successful rock bands of modern time. Known for its innovative, stadium-filling, anthemic rock sounds, their lyrics are frequently...A Prayer for the New Year
By Steven Norris We are barely two weeks into 2021 and I’ve already asked my wife if anyone paid attention to the return policy on this year. Intuitively, we know what the fine print says. The only way through it is to continue taking the next step forward, one...Hope for a New Year
By Steven Norris On Thursday of last week, I joined with countless others who stood with bated breath as we watched the clock strike midnight. My wife and I danced into the new year, accompanied by Frank Sinatra’s crooning, “Start spreading the news…” A new year can...New Year, New Angle
In late November, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, penned an opinion piece in the New York Times, where she reflected on the impact of a reporter’s question: “Are you OK?” I’ve wondered about that question, and its cousin — “How are you doing?” — frequently…