It’s been a while since you and I went on a mini-retreat to enjoy bright flowers, sun glinting through the trees, and…
Summer Mini-Retreat in January
Posts Tagged: trust
The Pride of Shame
“In you, Lord, I put my trust: let me never be put to shame (Ps 31:1).” Sounds good, but what kind of…
The Simple Secret to Single-Minded Peace
Do you know Jean-Pierre de Caussade? If not, let me introduce you! He was a French Jesuit who lived from 1675-1751. His…
Enjoy a Mini Vacation at the Beach
Is anything more meditative than standing at the edge of the mighty ocean to absorb its ageless, limitless expanse? To imagine that…
Advent: Thanking God Ahead of Time
My pastor said today that Advent is a time of gratitude “for the gift to come.” “Thank God ahead of time” is…
On Angels’ Wings
A big welcome to Rebekah Domer, whom I’ve invited to be “guest blogger” this week. Rebekah shares a poignant story of how unimaginable grief…
How to Hang Out with God
Here’s my Lenten lesson so far: I am totally dependent on God to make any change in thought or behavior at all….
Your Closest Moment?
An accountability buddy is a must-have when you want to build a new habit or keep an old commitment fresh. Especially for…
God vs. Godzilla
Fear is the enemy of virtue. Some fear is useful — keeping ahead of a grizzly bear or a tsunami helps us survive. But…
Keep Trying!
Since Divine Mercy Sunday last week, I’ve been buzzing with a desire to receive more mercy, be more forgiving (of myself and others), and…
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