I share this post with you as an encouragement. I recently went on a 24 hour silent retreat. I so enjoyed the peace and quiet, the communion with God, the mental solace, the embrace of nature. I returned to my normal life determined to cart some of the experience home with me. Here is my first journal entry from the next morning after my return. "I begin a day away … [Read more...] about My First Journal Entry after a Silent Retreat
Soul
From Celebrity Pastor to Simple Journeyman
In a world of celebrity and appearances and protocol, I am so impressed with this story Tim Challies relays: "It was a long time ago, in the summer of 1966, that Doug (Nichols was working for Operation Mobilization and was stationed in London during their big annual conference. He was assigned to the clean-up crew. One night at around 12:30 AM he was sweeping the steps at … [Read more...] about From Celebrity Pastor to Simple Journeyman
How Will You Find Time?
I've been thinking a lot about this quote from Seth Godin: "If you don't have time to do it right, how will you find time to do it over?" If you don't have time to eat right, how will you find time to lose 20 pounds?If you don't have time to exercise, how will you find time to recover from a heart attack?If you don't have time to be with your kids, how will you find time … [Read more...] about How Will You Find Time?
Soul Summons
The soul must be summoned. The soul must be sought; it must be stalked. The Psalmists time and again call forth the soul, wakening it, stirring it, addressing it. "Why are you cast down, O my soul..." (Psalm 42:5)"Why are you cast down, O my soul..." (Psalm 43:5)"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence..." (Psalm 62:5)"Bless the Lord, O my soul..." (Psalm … [Read more...] about Soul Summons
The Gift of Disappointment
Sometimes God uses disappointment to grant us freedom. Disappointment with a relationship, disappointment with an institution, disappointment with a product...each disappointment has a redemptive purpose. Disappointment wakes us.Disappointment reveals idolatry.Disappointment reminds us of finitude.Disappointment redirects our faith back to God. May we all thank God for … [Read more...] about The Gift of Disappointment