“A harried executive who went to the desert father and complained about his frustration in prayer, his flawed virtue, and his failed relationships. The hermit listened closely to his visitor’s rehearsal of the struggle and disappointments in trying to lead a Christian life. He then went into the dark recesses of his cave and came… Continue reading The Gift of Solitude
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Experiencing God Through Nature
This morning I went jogging on a mountain trail I’ve walked since I was a young child. I looked at a stream I used to play in, naming every section based on the fairies or little animals I imagined lived there. I took pictures of ferns I remember turning into fans or roofs of houses… Continue reading Experiencing God Through Nature
Believing What God Says About You
In the children’s book “You are Special” by Max Lucado, a little wooden boy named Punchinello can’t seem to get other people to like him. He’s not smart, athletic, handsome, or gifted. So the other wooden people called Wemmicks stick gray dots on him instead of golden stars. In fact, all of the Wemmicks are… Continue reading Believing What God Says About You