So, a dear friend of mine has me contemplating simplicity, and purity, and the value of just being silent. This reminds me of #43: Sometimes, its nice just to be quiet, and listen.
In week 49 of the first 52 weeks of My 52 Weeks of Worship Project, one of the churches that I visited was Trinity Center Spiritual for Spiritual Living in Atlanta, Georgia. As part of the sermon, the pastor shared one of my favorite quotes. I am sharing it with you, as it always speaks … Continue reading
Because people know about my interest in all things faith and worship related, I receive many invitations to participate in different religion and spirituality experiences and experiments. A good friend of mine, Dereca Blackmon and her partner in ministry, Karen Fry are starting a new community called the Open Door. You can find out more … Continue reading
Worship is happening somewhere, every day, at all times.
Just heard the news about the tragedy at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. I am speechless. Praying in my heart for all of the runners, their families, for Boston, all those affected, and for a world that shows us glimpses of this sort of madness, every day, all over the world. Heaven help … Continue reading
I just saw the news. Rick Warren’s youngest son committed suicide at the young age of 27. It made me incredibly sad. Regardless of your opinion about his beliefs. The fact is – he has touched countless people through his church ministries, and his many books, including A Purpose Driven Life. I have never been … Continue reading
So often, people feel that if they are spiritual, or religious, or subscribe to a specific faith community, then they are expected to weather life’s storms in a specific way. Because today I am contemplating the arrival of life’s challenging situations (whether you have faith or not), I am reposting a blog that was written … Continue reading
This morning, I made time for meditation. The last month has been a whirlwind of new – juggling new responsibilities, new relationships, and new ways life has chosen to challenge me. My prayer and meditation life was challenged in a way that it hasn’t been in a long time. Last night, when talking to one … Continue reading
A year ago today, my first book, My 52 Weeks of Worship: Lessons from a Global, Spiritual, Interfaith Journey (www.my52wow.com/the-book) was made available for sale for the first time. I can’t believe a year has gone by. It’s been quite a year. Thanks for caring, listening, supporting. I appreciate you mightily. For information about events, and … Continue reading
I just returned from the bookstore. And first, let me say, bookstores are some of my favorite places in the world. I know they are closing right and left. People are buying Kindles and Nooks, and eReaders all over the place. I don’t have any (although I spend almost all my time on my laptop … Continue reading