The stories we tell of our lives and those that are told to us can shape who we become. Each of us absorb our stories from many different sources; the families we grew up in, our culture, and our faith traditions to name a few. It is not the things that happened in our past that define us but the … Read More
Transforming Traditions
There are traditions or spiritual disciplines for our time with the Lord that can be restfully transformative. Before we begin our set aside time with the Lord or as we call it a Sabbath, we must allow ourselves to experience excitement, a sense of anticipation, or just a feeling of peace at being one who “walks with God.” If we … Read More
Sabbath Compass
We have a desire to succeed, to meet every growing expectation. We do not rest and lose our way. We miss the compass points that would show us where to go. We miss the quiet that gives us wisdom. The pressure of frenetic activity is corrosive and has an effect on us and others. We push our bodies beyond what … Read More
