The pastors at the church my wife and I attend (Northfield United Methodist Church) have been preaching about the book… Read more Love Hate Hope & Fear
Author: timothygoodwin
Special Childhood Places
My ball cap shields my eyes a bit from the morning sun and frames my view from the kayak. The… Read more Special Childhood Places
Trusting the Science
Throughout the pandemic, I’ve followed the science. I understand science changes as we learn more–which is how I know the… Read more Trusting the Science
Combating (unacknowledged) Totalitarianism
Yesterday I had the option on Minnesota Public Radio of listening to a story marking a year since the murder… Read more Combating (unacknowledged) Totalitarianism
When The Old Escapes Into The New
Each spring I revisit the poem “A Purification” by Wendell Berry. It’s a good reminder to let go of some… Read more When The Old Escapes Into The New
Stop Trying to “Help the Environment”
I often hear other people say they are “helping the environment.” Whenever I hear this phrase I’m a little disheartened.… Read more Stop Trying to “Help the Environment”
On This Good Friday
Good Friday and Easter Sunday is a time of renewal and rebirth for Christians—a time for spring (at least in… Read more On This Good Friday
Bearing False Witness
I’d like to write about the Ten Commandments. Specifically, I’d like to write about number nine: You shall not bear… Read more Bearing False Witness
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
I’d like to share a bit about the concept of a growth mindset developed by Carol Dweck. A person with… Read more Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
In His Face
In his faceWas painAs the angry mob crushed him against the door frameChanting “Stop the steal!” In his facewas disbeliefAs… Read more In His Face
Tim Goodwin 