On this site, I’ve collected my published writing. Some of these publications were written for scholarly journals (Academic Articles), while others were written for online media sites (Journalistic Essays). I invite you to read and to contact me with any questions.
The banner image is from my painting “Forest Meditation.”
Most recent publications:
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Thornton Chase, Steadfast Seeker
A strong-willed leader and organizer, and a seeker forever pursuing the mysteries of divine love; an insurance salesman and an artist of page and stage who composed poetry and prose, sang and acted; a man who wrestled with a wariness… Read more
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Retrospective: A Blossoming of Initiatives in the Midwest
While winter and pandemic hibernation may seem far in the past, several initiatives originally undertaken during the previous winter months have blossomed. Though diverse in focus, these initiatives shared a common thread of building networks of people in the Midwestern… Read more
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Vibrant Marshallese Community Arises in Oklahoma
In the early 2000s Enid, Oklahoma, had no Baha’i activities. Today, many of its more than 50 Baha’is are involved alongside friends in children’s classes, junior youth groups, study circles and devotional gatherings. What’s changed? The story starts with two… Read more
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Task Force Encourages Communities to Make Accessibility a Priority
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people have a great deal to contribute to Baha’i activities, and with a few accommodations can more readily take part in them to everyone’s benefit. This is a message championed by the Deaf and Hard… Read more
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Professor prepares future educators by ‘entering the space with love’
Recently in a class at Pennsylvania State University, the instructor, Ashley Patterson, asked the class of 25 students: How many had ever been into the house of someone of a different race? One raised a hand. Then: How many ever… Read more
