In the brief (4 min) clip below, I invite you to reconsider what we mean when we talk about leading an “ordinary life.”
Lenten Journey: No Such Thing As Ordinary
Prayer
Lenten Journey: May I Cease To Be Annoyed…
“May I cease to be annoyed that others are not as I wish they were, since I am not as I wish I was.” – From “Prayer: 40 Days of Practice” — Actress Audrey Hepburn is quoted as having said “You can tell more about a person by what he says about others you can … Read More
Lenten Journey: The Lord’s Prayer (Part3)
Each of the past two Mondays, we’ve hung out here on the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on a specific aspect of this gift. Today, I’d like to look at two aspects of the prayer I think need to be considered together. Here’s the prayer Jesus gave his disciples again… Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed … Read More
Lenten Journey: The Gift Of Limitations
“May my limitations be doorways to partnership and relationship rather than reasons to feel shame and isolation.” – From “Prayer: 40 Days of Practice” In the Prayer book, I reflect on a moment made possible by my own limitations… a moment when the generosity of a friend walked through the doorway of my inabilities and … Read More
Lenten Journey: Lord’s Prayer (Part 2)
Last Monday, we took an overall look at the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. Let’s do that again… Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive … Read More
Lenten Journey: Courage To Join God…
“May I have vision and courage to join God in the places He’s already working rather than feel responsible for bringing Him with me.” – From Prayer: 40 Days of Practice — One of my favorite stories about seeing God appears in the eighth chapter of Acts. The story features a man named Phillip, who … Read More
Lenten Journey: The Lord’s Prayer (Part 1)
When Jesus’ disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, Jesus gave them them what we now call “The Lord’s Prayer” or “The Our Father.” Throughout Lent, we’ll be taking a long look this gift Jesus offered. It has been an anchor for me in my process. Perhaps it can be the same for you.we’ll … Read More
Lenten Journey: “Love Stronger Than Fear”
“May love be stronger in me than the fear of the pain that comes from caring.” – from “Prayer: 40 Days of Practice” Relationships very simply come with risk. Offering myself to another person means giving that person the opportunity to disappoint me, take advantage of me or hurt me. In that light, I am thankful … Read More
Lenten Journey: You’re Not Going To Get This Wrong
Halloween of 2014, my son was a superhero. He was four at the time and had picked out his own outfit, complete with a cape, striped socks and the letter “S” taped on his chest. The “S” stood for “Super Asa.” About an hour into the evening, he came to me downcast, saying that some … Read More
Lenten Journey Begins Wednesday
Lent begins this Wednesday and I sincerely hope to have you on this Lenten Journey with me. If you or anyone you know would like to share in this, you can jump to this page, click “Lent 2016” and “Submit.” FIRST THINGS FIRST: AN ASSUMPTION The introduction of “Prayer: 40 Days of Practice” reads, … Read More