Reply
On January 31, 1915, Thomas Merton was born. Over the years since I first began reading Merton he has a had a profound influence on how I look at many things. May I simply share today a prayer of his? … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Community
Last week I came across these words from Dietrich Bonhoeffer that I saved several years ago, “The first service one owes to others in the community involves listening to them. Many people seek a sympathetic ear and do not find … Continue reading
Dallas Willard sees no replacement for Christians coming together to share their lives, “In fellowship we engage in common activities of worship, study, prayer, celebration, and service with other disciples…. Personalities united can contain more of God and sustain the … Continue reading
Let’s continue to think about groups and community this week, and let’s start by hearing Castell again, “Above all, the group must keep remembering that true growth in grace is not to be achieved by our own efforts or contriving, but must … Continue reading
Last week we listened to John Muir tell us to go to the mountains, and thereby to go home, to the “fountain of life” for the healing and renewal it can bring to us. I asked you to think about when you … Continue reading
When you consider the church, what do you see? I feel sure most will see more than a building. Probably many will see more than a group of people assembled for a meeting. Will any of us get a glimpse of what brings … Continue reading