Holy Week – the last week of Lent – has come and gone. For Christians, the purpose of Holy Week is to relive and participate in the Passion of Jesus (the theological term used for the events and physical, spiritual, … Continue reading →
To dwell in the Lenten desert and make it bloom requires that we indulge in neither guilt nor vainglorious fantasizing, but struggle to know ourselves as we are. In this process we will not escape sadness and pain nor joy … Continue reading →
When you awaken to courage, it becomes an exciting, life-enhancing force that will lift you back into your power and guide you home to your authentic nature. –Debbie Ford, Courage: Overcoming Fear and Igniting Self-Confidence These days it’s rare to … Continue reading →
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. – Charles Dickens “I don’t know, but right now my losses feel like too much for me to cope with,” said a sad 54-year-old woman. She had … Continue reading →
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:2 I’ve been thinking a lot about angels lately. In several recent retreats that I’ve led, the concept of “angels” has … Continue reading →
Sometimes there are people in our lives who are just there for us, who are open and loving and giving, who are so over-the-top-special that we can’t imagine living without them in the world. My friend Clint Franke, who departed … Continue reading →
It’s good to have the opportunity to start a New Year – again. It really is a valid reason for us to celebrate. As the dates change on the calendar, we have an opportunity to see if we should consider … Continue reading →
Advent is a good time to ponder how we have been touched by the Divine throughout our lives. At times we may feel exhausted or deeply disappointed because there have been harsh criticisms or far too many demands on our … Continue reading →
The Season of Advent is upon us, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of the Christ at Christmas. At the beginning of Advent, many churches read these words from the prophet Isaiah: “Prepare … Continue reading →
This is the second of two blogs about the farmhouse in Nebraska that was my home. I ended Part 1 of this post with how thrilled I felt as I came to the top of a hill and saw my … Continue reading →