I am not much of a boy scout, but I love the outdoors. When I try to start a fire, I usually end up on my knees with my face in the fire pit, coaxing, blowing and pleading with the fire to start. If I could apply the same desperation and attention to stirring up… Continue reading A Spark in the Ashes
5 Practices – To Put a Spring in Your Step
Our life doesn’t have to be going great to experience joy. Even when things are going well, it is easy to take it all for granted. Whenever I am able to live with an awareness of God’s presence, even when things are bad, a can sense this joy. Most often, it is our response to… Continue reading 5 Practices – To Put a Spring in Your Step
Staying Open
I want to stay open to the stirrings of God’s Spirit more often this year. He is pursuing us daily but I so often miss those moments. This year, I want to be more tuned in. With all that science, can you tell me how light enters the soul?” Henry David Thoreau. Discovering God’s love is like… Continue reading Staying Open
Beguiled By Love
The trees look forlorn under the weight of a September snowfall, an early reminder of the chills to come. My mind drifts to any number of friends that might be waking up today feeling like those branches. The grief for a lost love one, the concern for a troubled relative, the hoping against hope for… Continue reading Beguiled By Love
Love That Won’t Tie You Up.
The wedding party of smartly dressed young men and colourful bridesmaids lined the front of the chapel as the bride glided slowly up the aisle to meet her husband-to-be. At the right time, I began to recite, “Dearly beloved we are gathered here today . . . . ” Within any wedding crowd there are… Continue reading Love That Won’t Tie You Up.
The Lighthouse Keeper
Visiting the Battery Point lighthouse in California, I thought of Jesus words, “You are the light of the world.” Our tour guide told us of the old keepers, one who lived there for forty years and raised his family. That daily routine and the isolation must have been enough to drive a person to distraction.… Continue reading The Lighthouse Keeper
On Following Your Heart
If you could have whatever you want, what would it be? Do you really know what you want? In my experience, my desires are all jumbled up. Sometimes, my wants are all about me. Then, it’s about money or affection. At another time, I’m benevolent and want others to be free and fulfilled. The longing… Continue reading On Following Your Heart
The Frustration of Happiness
As a kid I listened repeatedly to the song Happiness, from the musical “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” The old LP spun a marvelous vision. “Happiness is . . . . learning to whistle, tying your shoe for the very first time, . . . . . catching a fire fly and setting him free… Continue reading The Frustration of Happiness
Living Beyond the Rim
Only 5 percent of 5 million tourists that annually visit the Grand Canyon venture beyond the rim. They do not mount a donkey or hike a trail to explore the rugged and interesting world below. Some tourists are like drive-by-shooters; snapping shots with their camera, but not engaging in the world they are viewing through… Continue reading Living Beyond the Rim
Home for Christmas 2013
Tomorrow, the days start getting longer and lighter. Hope this Christmas, you enjoy the light of Christ, and the wonder of His goodness. Bob and I are both up early this morning. My recital was last night, and I think I am still enjoying the afterglow. Now to move on to our Christmas pageant on… Continue reading Home for Christmas 2013