Reflections along the wilderness way
February 26, 2009
I’d be interested in hearing what guides you through Lent. I’ve found the resources (below) to be particularly helpful. Henri Nouwen, Show Me the Way. The late and great priest/psychologist Henri Nouwen walks you through Lent with short devotions … Continue reading
February 25, 2009
And so, Ash Wednesday is upon us again. Tonight, I was grateful to be able to participate in the imposition of ashes, reminding people that they are dust, and to dust they shall return. Death is inevitable. We have the … Continue reading
February 23, 2009
My former colleague and Professor of New Testament at RTS Orlando, Reggie Kidd, introduced me to the work of Georges Rouault when I was his student in the mid-90′s. Rouault may be the finest religious artist of the 20th century, … Continue reading
February 22, 2009
As Ash Wednesday quickly approaches, I’m reminded of the unique opportunity we have each year to spend a season reflecting more intentionally on our sin. Now, for some that sounds like a downer. But my sense is that it is … Continue reading
February 10, 2009
I did something I’ve been wanting to do for years last Wednesday. I walked the Grace Cathedral Labyrinth. For the past several years, I’ve been using spiritual practices such as the labyrinth, the Stations of the Cross, and more … Continue reading
February 9, 2009
Over the next weeks, I will be blogging the first chapters of a book I’m writing on a ‘New Exodus Model of Soul Care’. That language will make more sense over time. The Introduction (below) explains a bit of the … Continue reading
February 6, 2009
I don’t do suffering well. In fact, I despise suffering. My daughter’s tears bring out the worst in me. My first thought is “How do I fix this?” It’s easily translated in to pastoral care or clinical counseling. “What should I say? How can I help?” I’ve been habituated to respond to suffering with answers. Continue reading