Years and years ago in school I remember the teacher calling roll and us answering the teacher when our name was called, “Present.” I had not thought of that for years until I was thinking about the “practice” of Presence … Continue reading
One day I am going to make a survey of what writers claim is the “most important” spiritual practice. That’s not for today but I suspect I would find prayer, silence and solitude as high on most lists. You might … Continue reading
Today, I still find I am thinking about Lent and how we keep Lent, or any spiritual practice, in the proper focus. I want to direct your attention an article and a blog post I read this past week. (1) … Continue reading
This Ash Wednesday I have been drawn to a well known prayer of Thomas Merton – My Lord, God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for … Continue reading
“Last year, and again this year, Mark Roberts has posted on his blog several reflections on Ash Wednesday and Lent (see below for links). Since we are only a week away from Ash Wednesday, I thought it good to point … Continue reading
I recently came across a blog post by Richard Beck that echos some of the same warnings we heard from Scot McKnight last week, ” … I was trying to push back on a strain of Christianity I see in … Continue reading
Scot McKnight in 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed refers to spiritual disciplines as a “new fashion” for Christians (p 96). Is that what they are? Maybe the latest “fashion” for “in the know” and “in the vogue” Christians. We will … Continue reading
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
