The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Images and intuition: Tarot for contemplation
Using images to inspire thought and prayer is not unique to tarot. We instinctively find symbolism in images—political cartoons, world-famous paintings, children’s drawings, or even photographs. What makes tarot so intriguing is the layers of symbolism in conversation with each other and your own thoughts.
Retreat of a different variety
Retreat doesn’t always feel accessible to everyone, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible with a little creativity and an open mind.
Making it through a 2025 that is NOT GREAT
We might not be able to single-handedly make 2025 a good year for the world. But we can do our best to take care of ourselves.
A new year
What are good spiritual intentions and resolutions for a new year? For me, I’ve let go of “Read the Bible more” and shifted my focus to presence.
One tiny decision at a time
How do people change the way they live? One approach is to find small, doable steps they can implement consistently.
The spiritual discipline of hope
What do we do when we feel despair? How do we cultivate hope? It turns out that hope is a spiritual discipline.