The month of May is always a time of transition in my world. It is that time when the college students are finishing up an academic year and preparing to head off for summer activities, or in the case of the seniors, the next phase of their lives. It is a bittersweet time that culminates in Davidson’s Commencement, which I will be attending on May 17th. The graduating seniors are brimming with all kinds of emotions. They are celebrating all that they have accomplished in their time at...

This past weekend, the Davidson Episcopal Student Fellowship had a Spring Retreat at the beautiful Lake Logan Episcopal Center in Canton, N.C. We had fabulous weather that allowed us to take full advantage of the lake (paddleboards and kayaks) and the hiking trails. We were able to enjoy the beauty and wonder of God’s creation, including sitings of a bald eagle that was nesting in one of the trees on the property! More than being able to enjoy the beauty of the setting, this time away from...

The season of Advent, at least in the northern hemisphere, comes at that time of year when darkness is much more prevalent. These are the days when, for many of us, our morning and evening commutes both happen in the dark. The closer we get to the Winter Solstice, the shorter the days get. While it provides a good backdrop for the overzealous application of artificial Christmas lights, the growing darkness can still feel oppressive at times. With darkness can come disorientation,...