When faced with a major transition in life, how do you decide which way to go? Sometimes, it’s difficult to know which path to follow in life. There are those who believe that God has a perfect plan for us to follow. Our job is to discern God’s will for… Read More »Decisions
Have you considered your role in bringing peace on Earth? The stream of news continues unbroken: the ravages of war continue to tear apart Syria and South Sudan. People live with unrelenting oppression in North Korea and Iran. In many parts of the world, children die from hunger and starvation.… Read More »Peace in the World; Peace in Our Lives
Have there been times of the day or settings that have drawn you to be more focused and centered? How does that relate to spiritual practice? Another day begins. After pouring a cup of coffee, making my way to a familiar spot in my home, and lighting a candle near… Read More »Spiritual Practice
Many people draw inspiration for their lives from art. What are some of the images which have inspired you? Among the ancient Christian spiritual practices is to sit in silent meditation, while gazing on a stylized artistic image known as an icon. Still prevalent in Eastern Christianity today, icons are… Read More »Praying with Icons
Is there something that’s part of your day, a small routine or ritual, that helps you to be more centered and focused? We often think of spiritual practice in terms of meditation, prayer, walking a labyrinth, or other activities that have an obvious foundation in a spiritual tradition. But spiritual… Read More »A Mid-Day Pause
Was there a time when your hard work resulted in something creative or beautiful? Creativity: that’s how something new comes into being or is formed. We often think of creativity in terms of the arts, like painting a picture or composing a song. But creativity is expressed in many dimensions… Read More »Creative Labor
How has experiencing nature inspired you? How has nature shaped your spiritual experience? The Hebrew Psalmist captured it well: “The heavens tell of your glory, O God, and the earth proclaims your handiwork. One day after another tells the story and night after night reveals knowledge. There is no speech,… Read More »The Gospel of Nature
Are there times when you’ve been connected to others in a profound way? In that experience of connectedness with another, did you sense a deep, spiritual presence? In late May, I was spending a week at a Benedictine monastery for a time of rest and retreat. Sunday of that week… Read More »The Body of Christ
