Allow me a moment the Christmas Day to share a few words from the sermon “The Face in the Sky” by Frederick Buechner. You can find the full text of the sermon at https://www.frederickbuechner.com/blog/2019/12/24/weekly-sermon-illustration-the-face-in-the-sky Those who believe in God can … Continue reading
Yesterday I came across a new devotional book (on sale at $2.99 for a couple of days) with readings from “classic” Christian writers. It includes writings from Frederick Buechner, Brennan Manning, Henri Nouwen, Eugene Peterson, James Bryan Smith, A.W. Tozer, … Continue reading
How about you? Are you back to your ordinary routine after the holidays? As the first post-holiday week rolls around are you glad all the extra activity is past? Does it feel good to be back to “normal”? Or, are … Continue reading
When I came across these words of Frederick Buechner, I couldn’t help but think he correctly identified one of the real dangers associated with spiritual disciplines. If we let our concern for our “spirituality” draw us away from our life … Continue reading
A while back I started receiving a daily selection from the writing of Frederick Buechner and recently this came to my inbox. It immediately caused me to smile as I recognized much truth in it and I must admit also made me sad. … Continue reading
I first heard of Frederick Buechner many years ago and remember thinking I should read his books. I found one, started reading it and soon stopped. For whatever reasons, I could not follow his writing and could not understand him. A few days … Continue reading
