Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
I know I haven't posted in a while. Trying to get things in good order before my spiritual retreat next week has really been chewing up my days. I think the final products of this phase are turning out pretty well. But that's why the Phlipside scripts haven't been put up and I haven't posted... Continue Reading →
My sabbatical is drawing to an end. Here's my latest check in on what's going on and how I'm feeling.
I began this week talking about "discipline", a word with very negative connotations for many in our society. My suggestion was that we simply find the terminology that works best for us. Whatever works for you in talking about a routine of faith practice. For me that is an term with long history in our... Continue Reading →
Ah St. Benedict and his "little rule for beginners"! So why are we talking about an Italian monastic who never set foot in England or the United States when we're discussing our particular faith context? Because Benedict had a great impact on how the larger church began to think about organizing itself and worshiping. ... Continue Reading →
I have been working on the project even if I haven't posted much of late. Just the way there were tons of post at the beginning I think you'll see a bunch here at the end as well. Time to talk about the elephant in the room. In order for any of what I've talked... Continue Reading →
Another good week to report on. Quickest one yet! Looking forward to the next several weeks.
Looking at some traditional ideas as starting places for a personal faith practice. The following struck me as well: The calendar of saints, feasts and Holy days. Christianity has been around for just shy of two centuries. Along the way we've accumulated some history and tradition. But outside of the biggies - Easter, Christmas and... Continue Reading →
A continuation of my thoughts on yesterday's post: Bible Study - I've come to believe that for some folks these remain two of the most frightening words in the Christian lexicon. The reason is that too often what is presented as a Bible study is so incredibly dull and un-engaging that folks simply can't face... Continue Reading →
I said I wanted to transition to more hands on stuff this week. So here's the easy bit. A couple years back as part of a parish wide look at personal prayer St. Luke's Jamestown produced a very useful booklet called "Lord, Teach Me To Pray". The book is made up of 5 presentations done... Continue Reading →
It's hard not to panic when things look especially dark. I held on as best I could and allowed myself to reach out for help. It wasn't easy but it was easier. Is that how it feels as I get better on our walk together? That it just becomes a littler easier as we go? ... Continue Reading →
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