Edwin Friedman composed a number of wise fables. One is about a moth that spends a whole day advising, nagging, talking at, a fly which flies against a window all day attempting to get out The fly does not change its behavior. When night falls it rests on the sill. The moth sees a light [...]
“Only Perfect Families attend our congregation here in Ann Arbor.” Ever feel like that this is what some people project? Well, maybe. Read the following post from Jim Martin. I think he hits the nail on the head.
One of the greatest myths about family is that somehow it is possible to experience a perfect family. [...]
A revered rabbi was dying. Known for his wisdom, especially displayed in his last years, a young rabbi went to visit him, hoping to learn a piece or two of wisdom.
“What”, he asked, “has been the most important lesson you have learned in life?”
The dying rabbi replied, “When I was a young rabbi I thought [...]
This morning for our Children’s Time in worship I asked the children to describe their mothers. I asked Al Staal, a word smith, to create a poem using these descriptions, which he did and here it is. Thanks to Al and to the children for their descriptions. Enjoy.
Mothers Day
Some Moms say that kids
are sugar and [...]