Forgive me for the repetition of theme this week. But I am concerned that I do not have an adequate theology of suffering, and am working hard to fill my mind with good and deep thoughts  on the topic. So, here is an incredible bit of writing from the  queen of grief, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: "The […]

I know so many people going through hard things right now. For all of you, I share this today from Christian journalist, Malcom Muggeridge: "Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that […]

"The only way to fail at prayer is to not show up." (Thomas Keating)

"Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you." (1 Peter 5:3 - The Message paraphrase)

I am in a season of waiting; waiting alongside people I love very much for decisions that will determine, to a large extent, the trajectory of their future. I hate waiting. I hate uncertainty I hate knowing that there is nothing I can do to make circumstances turn out the way I think they should. […]

The English poet William Wordsworth said: "Habit rules the unreflecting soul." Oooohhhh .... that is good. Brilliant, really. Think about this in your own life: When you tell yourself you are too busy to slow down, too rushed to contemplate life, to take part of a day,  or even just a morning to ponder your […]