The other day I was reading Invitation to the Jesus Life: Experiments in Christlikeness by Jan Johnson, and saw this – “… disciplines are ways of entering the life of Jesus. As you practice disciplines, keep in mind that they interrupt … Continue reading
As I try to listen to “soul cravings” this year, Sabbath draws me again and again. Is it because I feel tired and want to “just” sit down and get away from the busyness? Or is it something more I … Continue reading
I decided to start this year by rereading 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed by Scot McKnight. As I begin to read it again, I see more and more the passion McKnight has to share what he sees as foundational … Continue reading
Last week I saw this from Sue Monk Kidd, “The soul craves experiences that offer it the rich depths of God. Silence, solitude, holy leisure, simplicity, prayer, journaling, the Eucharist, rituals that touch the space of Mystery, symbols and images, … Continue reading
This is the time of the year we see so many top 10 lists. You have already seen them: “The Year’s Most Memorable News Stories,” “The Best Films of the Year,” and on and on. I wonder what would happen … Continue reading
I have mentioned here a couple of times ( #36 and #66 ) lectio divina, a way of sacred or holy reading. What I have not mentioned is visio divina, a way of holy seeing. While we can open ourselves to … Continue reading
Is it important to set aside time for prayer or quiet or silence in the morning? Last week I came across a quote from C. S. Lewis that a blogger entitled “The real problem each morning.” C. S. Lewis wrote, … Continue reading
Are your hearing and reading a lot about Advent? I suspect some of us are. My inbox has been full of offers and suggestions for Advent devotions, things to do, and suggestions on how to make this Advent season meaningful. … Continue reading
For several weeks we have been considering the form or pattern our daily prayer can take. We have thought together about “formal” prayers as found in the Daily Office and liturgy and we have considered a pattern prayer might follow … Continue reading
Gratitude as a spiritual practice. Since tomorrow is “celebrated” as Thanksgiving Day by so many, are you surprised to see me remind us that gratitude and thankfulness is often included in a list of spiritual practices? How many emails have … Continue reading
