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Reminding You of Things Sacred
All around your every day life God has placed his sacred life. It touches you daily, simply, in many ways. If you have perhaps never known this, or if you have forgotten this, then you are at the right place. This space is about reminding you [and me] about all that is sacred.
When we understand that everything is created for a sacred purpose, we will live more simply, lead more gently and worship more fully.
I Am Guilty
I know that as I stand before the One who knows all, I cannot hide. I cannot lie. I cannot explain away. I am guilty.
This Matters
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about divine opportunities. I told you that I would be sharing with you about new developments. I am excited, humbled and careful in sharing this news with you.
Divine Opportunities
Divine opportunities are both terrifying and beautiful. How we respond will quite literally change our life, our family and our history.
Do our choices always end in consequence, or is there another way?
Do we always have to face the consequences of our actions? Do others owe us when they mess up? What if there is another way?
Time can do one of two things to us. Which has it done to you?
Time waits for no one and can be a hard task master. In pursuing these three attributes, time can become a friend.
Discarding the high horse has led to true love
When the world offers romance, there is an alternative. True love.
An Amazing Act Of Courage [hint: you do this every day]
The place between the beginning and end of a thing is hard. This one act of courage makes all the difference.
The truth about giving to your church or a non-profit
I understand that giving away hard earned money can be difficult. So we start asking “How much?” and “Who gets it?”
Breathe more, do fewer stupid things
In this post-modern world of ours, we rush. We fret. We make incessant noise. Here are two ways to change this.
What to do with manipulation
Manipulation is the tactic of the enemy of our soul. It pushes instead of guides, it is self-serving rather than loving and it sets one person up to lord it over the other. How should we respond?
3 Simple Steps to a Consistent Daily Devotional
You have good intentions to have a daily devotion. Then life gets in the way. Here are 3 simple ways to stay on track.
The Great Paradox of God’s Kingdom
There is a paradox in God's kingdom. It will change you and others in unexpected ways.
Village Pastors, Friendship and Christmas
The beginning of this sacred mass, this Advent, saw me celebrate with two African village pastors. I have walked life’s road with one of these for over twenty years. We both grew up in Apartheid South Africa.
Choose Another Way for the Upcoming Holidays
Is the work of the upcoming holidays daunting. Do the catalogues and tinsel and fake snow bring a longing to your heart for something better. Choose another way this year.
When birds of prey fall out of the nest
What lessons are there for us to learn from a baby owl?
Three words that can lead you to the will of God
Too many things coming our way can lead to despondency. This is how I handled one such case.