We all have wilderness seasons. In Hebrew scriptures, the wilderness is a barren, dry place where no life grows, and nothing thrives. A frightening,
Category: Perspectives
Divine Appointment
Sometimes, when my mind spins trying to process too much useless information, when my mental hard drive is full, when external noise overwhelms and u
Disorganized Religion
I have a love/hate relationship with the art of organization. In my physical life, I have tidied up with Marie Kondo, GTD-ed with Dave Allen, and Swe
Holy Saturday
With the horror of Jesus' sudden betrayal, chaotic arrest, mockery of a trial, public torture, and execution behind them, what was left for those who
When God Shows Up
I remember the day I discovered that I was a mystic. At least, it was the day I put a name to the uncomfortable feeling of otherness - that square-pe
Rhythms
I've been experimenting with an app lately called Daily Prayer. Designed to help develop spiritual rhythms of prayer and reading, it reminds me to st
Disarming Love
I'm sitting on my back porch, drinking coffee, listening to birdsong and the steady burble of creek waters tumbling over jutted rocks, and, in the di
Holy Pause
Recently, I heard someone say that they feel as if their life has been on pause for the past year. The remark caught my attention because I've
Thresholds
I recently chatted with a friend who is contemplating a career change. She feels stuck - and maybe a little terrified. She can't sense God's presence
Everything
I've been reading my way through Lent, focusing on my favorite subject, the life of Jesus. Pouring over books I agree with and books I disagree