by Kay Ahmed | Nov 7, 2019 | Creative Insights
My friend Gary’s father often re-told an old joke: in the morning he would read the obits; if his name didn’t appear, he would go into work. I’m at an age now where I, too, read obituaries. Oh, I’m fine health-wise, despite the rebuilt knees....
by social@thebtscenter.org | Mar 6, 2019 | 21stCenturySpirituality, From Our Archives
The sight of my marked forehead on Ash Wednesday brings the inevitable question: “What are you giving up for Lent?” I have a stock answer: Lobster Newburg and healthy thoughts. Truth is, I genuinely struggle each year, knowing that whatever I choose to give up will be...
by Kay Ahmed | Oct 10, 2018 | 21stCenturyCulture, Art and Creativity, Creative Insights
Mark Collins launches our regular Creative Insights section with a video on his, um, adventures making furniture from repurposed basketball court boards. His “Plato, Basketball, and Your Life Work” explores vision, revision, and purpose as, well, often something of a...
by social@thebtscenter.org | Dec 7, 2017 | 21stCenturyCulture, 21stCenturyMinistry, 21stCenturySpirituality, Sacred Space, Uncategorized
The end of the year is upon us. And end is where we shall start: this tale will end with poorly described travelogue of where to find your sacred space hidden in this year’s festivities, mostly through the process of elimination. Or maybe not. Actually you might want...
by social@thebtscenter.org | Sep 30, 2016 | 21stCenturyMission, 21stCenturySpirituality
I am new to this space. Contrary to the usually polite tradition of such occasions, let me introduce myself with an admission: despite the titles of writer and teacher, my ignorance is both broad and deep. I thought I understood parables and metaphors and language; I...
