So, as I was saying . . . we don’t rest. It cuts against the grain of our culture. To many people, to slow down is like fingernails on a chalkboard. Even though our intentions to slow down are good, and our deep desire may be to get out of the fast lane, we typically [...]
Archive for August, 2008
I’ve been described in many ways by a lot of people in my life. But perhaps the most unique description has been the comparison of my life to that of an “Electric Chihuahua on caffeine pills.” Very creative, and probably not far from the truth (although I’ve never seen such a messed up [...]
This week I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a lovely couple who are here the month of August as host and hostess for one of the hotel-like accommodations at Glorieta. From the moment I arrived, their hospitality has been refreshing, to say the least. As a matter of fact, after only talking with [...]
As I entered the prayer garden this morning, I was greeted with the fragrant aroma of some incredibly beautiful flowers. Because I’m not a botanist I can’t tell you their name; I’m sure it’s something Latin, like lookatus smellofus.
Nonetheless, my ignorance of their kind didn’t prevent me from recognizing their splendor, and [...]
This morning I spent some time in the prayer garden. There really is something special about this place. It’s nothing mystical, or odd like the trees of Oz that talk to you or throw apples at you. There is a sense of presence here; very serene and peaceful.
As God and I were conversing, and I [...]
It’s hard to believe, I know, but Jesus didn’t have Twitter. If, perhaps, you are Twitter-deficient, like myself, let me explain. This tech-tool, basically, allows you to let your friends, or anyone else for that matter, know where you are and what you are doing at all times if you so choose to [...]