Voices
Don’t follow the advice of others; rather, learn to listen to the voice within yourself. -Dogen The following voices hit us from all directions. Parents Friends Spouse School Workplace Church...
View ArticleChange Your Perspective
Change Your Perspective The other day we were riding a bus tour through the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia. We sat on the upper level of the tour bus exposed to the fresh air of this city. It was...
View ArticleNo Longer Hidden
Recognize what is in your sight, and what is hidden will become clear to you. – Jesus, the Gospel of Thomas I will admit. Sometimes I just do not get what Jesus is trying to say. But what I do get is...
View ArticleExperience All Of God
“God is a great underground river that no one can dam up and no one can stop.” -Meister Eckhart God is love. God is in each one of us. God is in the world and the world is in God. Here is but a sample...
View ArticleHow Do You Experience God?
I want to share my thoughts on how I experience God. That is what I am writing about in this blog, Experience God. A few months ago, i read a book by Paul R Smith titled, Integral Christianity. One of...
View ArticleThe Best Seat In Church
I love sitting in the back row at church. It is the best seat in the house or should I say church. I like to watch. I like to listen. The kids on the other side are dancing and jumping to the music....
View ArticleDo Not Be Afraid
“The most common one-liner in the Bible is, “Do not be afraid.” Someone counted, and it occurs 365 times.” – Richard Rohr I have never tried this before. I don’t want to go to the doctor. It is my...
View ArticleUnion
Union gives strength. – Aesop When I unite with my spouse we take care of each other and our children. When I unite with my extended family, all needs are met. When I unite with friends, we help and...
View ArticleFinding God in the Waves: Book Review
I received this book for free to review and this post may contain affiliate links. On November 1, I had an opportunity to speak with Mike McHargue. We discussed Mike’s latest book, “Finding God in the...
View ArticleMisfit Faith: Confessions Of A Drunk Ex-Pastor – Book Review
I received this book for free to review and this post may contain affiliate links On February 17, I had an opportunity to speak with Jason Stellman. We discussed Jason’s upcoming book, Misfit Faith:...
View ArticleJason Lewis: Divine Intervention? Why Going to Church Improves Senior Health.
I am excited to share a guest post from Jason Lewis. Jason Lewis is a personal trainer and caregiver to his elderly mom. He enjoys sharing his fitness knowledge on his website. He writes for StrongWell...
View ArticleBy the Way: Getting Serious About Following Jesus – Book Review
I am excited to share my review of By the Way: Getting Serious About Following Jesus by Derek Vreeland. Derek Vreeland is the Discipleship Pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, where...
View ArticleHow Church Members Can Help the Seniors Among Us Live Better Lives
Image via Unsplash Enjoy a short article by Beverly Nelson of standupforcaregivers.org. Older adults are faced with many challenges in daily life. Limited mobility, health problems, cognitive decline,...
View ArticleIntroduction to Centering Prayer Overview
Centering at the Norbertine Community of Santa Maria De La Vid Abbey Are you a leader or member within a church looking for ways to stay connected in today’s COVID-19 world? I would love to tell you...
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