Little ducks and geese know how to follow mom, and she knows how to lead them to food and safety. They have a system, and it works for them. Christians too find ways to lead and follow, whether they organize themselves into a church or a para-church, a small group or a monastery. The leadership […]
What Was That Name Again?
If there is one word in Scripture that I wish English translations could do a better job for it would be in the very first petition of the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be your name.” Nobody says “hallowed” in ordinary conversation — so day after day, week after week, a whole lot of Christians pray for […]
Community Life as Poetry
I write poetry from time to time. I don’t often share the results in public, but it is good for my soul. When I do write poetry I always find myself picking a form and sticking to it. I’m not up to writing a sonnet, but having the constraints of rhyme and meter actually help. […]
And When I Should Have Been Sleeping…
…I had a wonderful time this morning Skyping with a small group from Christchurch New Zealand who have studied and prayed through my book, Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray With History’s Best Teachers. A great reason to be up at 2:30 a.m. Central time! Check out Claudia’s blog posts on the book here. And […]
A Little Bit Mysterious
I have always liked a mystery. In my reading that has led me to enjoy Dorothy L. Sayers’ “Lord Peter Wimsey” novels and Robert B. Parker’s “Spenser” series. I blush to confess the vast number of hours I used to spend watching the various incarnations of Law and Order. Love of mystery also shapes my […]
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