This is Isaiah, age 1.5, discovering there’s candy inside of his plastic Easter egg. He was happy with the egg itself, but when I showed him what was inside, his whole demeanor changed. Something similar happens in Spiritual Direction. The slowness and...
“What’s with the bracelet?” he asked. The cuff in question, made of brightly colored fabric and secured with two snaps, circled my left wrist. Across the top, the word, ‘joy’ was written on a piece of frayed ivory canvas. I was making my rounds at...
I’ve been immersed in Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle’s books recently (Tattoos on the Heart and Barking to the Choir). I’m so encouraged and enchanted by his sense of God’s innate qualities – qualities affirmed in scripture, but often...
This is it, friends, Monday, Nov. 7 “Chicken Scratch: Stories of Love, Risk & Poultry” officially launches into the world. It’s exciting and a little bit scary and so, in honor of that, I want to share an excerpt from the book – a...
I had coffee with one of my former college professors a few weeks ago. I walked down the road to the little corner café and we sat for a while talking about life and direction. We’re both in the midst of a murky time of transition – his post retirement,...
Design a spiritual life that works for your life. Sign up now to receive my FREE GUIDE explaining the top 5 characteristics of sustainable spirituality.
When you get the FREE guide you are also subscribing to Quiet Lights, my bi-monthly email containing contemplative resources and writing.
Thanks for subscribing! Check your email inbox for a link to download the free gift.
