Activism or Love in Action?
I was an activist way before is was trendy. Today, an activist is: “One who takes vigorous action or pursues involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc.” If you are taking action toward your cause or your goals, you’re an “activist.” It seems like everyone in America […]
The temptation to look is hard to resist
For some reason, this feels especially true today … Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven. Give us, this day, Our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. Lead us […]
We’re not all meant to march
As news of Charlottesville is breaking and spreading across my newsfeed, a friend shares beautiful photos of a family vacation at a national park. Another, comments on the joy of having family all together at the beach. And I think, how can you share beauty and joy when we’re reeling in pain and hurt?! How dare […]
The Shack: Is Seeing Believing?
Did you see the movie, The Shack? The book just blew me away. Reading it a few years back, I marveled at the creative expression its author, William Young, used to tease out the three Persons of the Holy Trinity and their unique rolls in ministering to one of their beloved when tragedy strikes. The […]
Praying for Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia, l’il college town, All the school year, full of UVA Wahoos, going to football games, going to class, going to pubs down at the Corner. Just like everybody. Come from Virginia and everywhere, to Mr. Jefferson’s University, to get a college degree and to learn about life, in the classroom and on the lawn, from […]
Everything Counts
If we knew this to be true, Every event of life is an experience of spiritual formation. Every action taken, every response made, every dynamic of relationship, every thought held, every emotion allowed: these are the minuscule arenas where, bit by bit, infinitesimal piece by infinitesimal piece, we are shaped into some kind of being. […]
Putting the Basket in the Water: Trusting God in the Next Phase of Your Child’s Life
This is so powerful. Thank you, Ashleiwoods! For anyone trusting their child to the next place on their journey, here’s to floating that basket. And all those who will be looking out for it downstream. Putting the Basket in the Water: Trusting God in the Next Phase of Your Child’s Life
Two Natures in One
We can never learn to live in unity with our neighbor until we can stand to live united within ourselves. Our human nature and divine nature are not meant to “battle it out” to see who wins. They’re meant to learn to get along, living in harmony with each other. I eat and sleep. I […]
Into the Desert
The sea has parted forming a wall of water on both sides and a commanding voice booms, “You may paaasss.” That’s how I have always pictured the scene as the ancient Israelites marched, en mass, through the red sea on their way out of Egypt. I imagine Moses at the helm, smiling triumphantly, exuberantly and perhaps […]
The Third Dimension
Lord, you pull me upward as circumstances pull me outward. Lo, there is a third dimension. Downward. Bent in silence. Focus me there. Where I am Deeply dependent on you.