I am fascinated by simple. Captivated. Simple sentences written clearly. Short fragments of verse. They all seem so refreshing. Life is complicated and noisy. My mind is complicated and noisy. Give me simple. My children love simple. They demand it. I constantly catch myself saying impossibly abstract things. I stop and ask if they understand what I mean. Blank … [Read more...] about Simple
Soul
To Catch a Frog
My son saw the frog first. It sat at the lake's edge where the water laps the sand. It leapt just as we approached. Without hesitation, my son dove after him, splashing and running and grabbing at the water down the shoreline. After a flurried few seconds, and to my great surprise, my little three-year-old held up the frog and shouted, "I got it!" He grasped the frog in his … [Read more...] about To Catch a Frog
3 Ways to Stir Your Soul
I think often of soulfulness. I want soulful faith. I want more than mere robotic obedience; I want passion and fire and depth. I want an overflowing heart like a spring. To this end, I try to be mindful of things that stir my soul. From one spiritual hobo to another, let me offer three simple ideas that have been helpful to me for stirring my soul. I hope these ideas will … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Stir Your Soul
Timothy Keller on Sabbath Rest
Tim Keller writes thoughtfully on Sabbath and rest. In a society full of bustle, I appreciate his challenge to take rest seriously. His most practical points follow below, but consider reading his entire article on Sabbath. Take Some Time for Sheer Inactivity.Take Some Time for Avocational Activity.Consider Whether You Are an Introvert or an Extrovert.Don’t Necessarily … [Read more...] about Timothy Keller on Sabbath Rest
The Mighty Devotional Pencil
There are two kinds of people in the world, those who write in their bibles and those who don't. I don't write in my bible. Typically. Lately, however, I have changed my routine. I started using a one-year bible, like the kind that's out of order and organized by daily readings. Because it's not "really" a bible, I feel free to mark it up, and here's what I've found: it's … [Read more...] about The Mighty Devotional Pencil