February 2nd is the national phenomenon and unofficial holiday called Groundhog Day. The good folks in Pennsylvania pull an oversized rodent from its den to predict if winter will be wrapping up shortly or go on for all eternity. My guess is the latter this year! Most recently, Groundhog Day is often known for theContinue reading “Groundhog Day”
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Habits not Goals
Breathe and Pray – Descending with our head into our heart
I talked about breathe prayers yesterday in the sermon (full sermon link here) and thought I would repost a piece I did in June about the practice. Breathe prayers are a great way to descend with our head into our heart as Henri Nouwen puts it in his Reaching Out. Martha, Martha, you are worriedContinue reading “Breathe and Pray – Descending with our head into our heart”
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The After Season
The period immediately after Christmas or Easter is often a low time for me emotionally and spiritually. I know that is odd to say. Shouldn’t these major high and holy days take me to a new peak? In one way they do but only after a season of rest. Just like your physical fitness levelContinue reading “The After Season”