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- Hope in the Midst of Horror - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.It was 7:10 AM. The clock radio filled my bedroom with the sounds of Morning Edition from National Public Radio. I was roused from my sleep. As I lay in bed and listened, I learned of the events that continued to unfold in Japan following the earthquakes and tsunami. A reporter interviewed ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Spirituality in the Absence of Belief - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.A few days ago, I was reading an online article about the use of spiritual assessments. In many institutional settings, including hospitals and the military, the use of assessments for spirituality has become common. There is a wide variety among these instruments but they generally ask a ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Spring: Rising from the Ashes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.As I walked through the yard, clearing debris from a harsh storm that snapped branches off trees, I came across the first clear sign of spring: daffodils poking shoots in the midst of the otherwise dead lawn. The sun has warmed the earth and new growth appears. The cycle of rebirth is begun. ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Where’s the Humanity: Celebration of bin Laden's death? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.While shopping in the local grocery store, I heard a father explain to his young daughter, “We don’t buy those eggs. We buy this kind.” “What’s the difference?” the little girl asked. Her father patiently explained, “These eggs are from chickens that weren’t raised in cages. They could move ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Spirituality, Judgments, and Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.The sun was warm. The sky was blue. There was crispness to the air. It was a perfect autumn day. Laura and I drove to the county park for a walk around the lake. Now living in D.C., I thought my good friend would enjoy the afternoon in a rural setting. The path around the lake reminds me of ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - Light Bulbs and The Choices We Make - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.We sat on the deck and enjoyed the cool air of the evening. As we sipped red wine, steaks and veggies were taken from the grill and served with a crisp salad. We laughed and told stories about the events of the last few weeks. One week after moving into our new home, we were enjoying guests ...
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