Back in the 13th century there was a German emperor named Frederick the Second who wanted to know what language children would speak if no one ever spoke to them. He chose several newborns and […]
Category: Relationships
Slow Down
I wanted to pass along a selection by Pierre Teilhard de Chardon called, Above All, Trust in the Slow Work of God. Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally […]
Family Values
Did you ever think that as part of God’s family, we are part of the most important family there is? We are part of God’s family. Think of the most important family you knew when […]
Everything About You Represents Him
Life is meant to be lived as a whole and not compartmentalized. (As opposed to…This is my church life, and this is my home life and this is my work life…and they are all very […]
Things aren’t built the way they used to be.
This is a saying in our home. We sound like our grandparents did… but it’s become so much more apparent to me the older I get. They truly don’t make things the way they used […]
No Jerks for Jesus
I recently read a tweet which said, “Being a jerk to everyone you think is wrong about stuff is not a mark of orthodoxy or courage but of arrogance and fear. The saints used to […]
A Wonderful Prayer
I wanted to share a prayer of Ignatius of Loyola for this blog. There are significant theological depths in this prayer which are worth reflecting on. Meditating on this prayer reminds me that all I […]
God enfold us!
I read this blessing a Vineyard pastor I know used on Sunday. It is great idea to turn it into prayer. “God, enfold me. God, surround me. I invite you into my speaking, thinking etc.” […]
Rest.
This has been a difficult season full of ups and downs. Not necessarily mine in this season but in walking through life with others. Yesterday, I rested. I abstained from pretty much everything. I […]
All That Jazz
Ephesians 2:10 Says, “10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Have you noticed how different and unique people are? One […]