Being Present and Closing the Distance

I read a great article yesterday in TIME by Joel Stein about the Millennial generation. I’ve done some study about generational cohorts and I find all of this stuff very interesting. However, I also find the ongoing micro-cohorting to be somewhat distressing. The more strictly we define generational cohorts (Builders, Silent Generation, Boomers, Gen X, …

Season of Easter Readings: Sunday, June 1

Reading:  1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 and John  17:1-11 Reflection Questions: As you read Peter’s exhortations about trials in life, take a moment to consider your own circumstantial situations and anxieties.  What about them most challenges or discourages you? Do the trials seem beyond your capacity to bear? What if anything are you most acutely aware …

Be Still | Ps.46:10

Last week’s blog entry, Spiritual Formation and Extroverts by Mike McNichols, got me thinking. Mike wrote: “One thing that I’ve noticed is that much of what is being practiced (solitude, silence, Scripture meditation, journaling, prayer practices, etc.)—all good things, mind you—seem to be best suited for people who are introverts.” Alright, I’m an introvert – so why am …

Season of Easter Readings: Sunday, May 25

Reading:  1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:5-21 Reflection Questions: In Peter’s letter we are invited to take a look at our conscience. He advised in the face of conflict and accusation a clear conscience is the best way to experience God’s peace and security. Jesus gives us a Helper,  Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth …