Following The Way - Heart reflections

The Deforestation of our Spiritual Landscapes

Ethiopian Church Forests and Reclaiming the Distinction between a Career and a Calling My Dear One, What comes to mind when you envision...

following The Way to Washington, DC

My Dear One, One thing I’ve learned in following The Way is that Jesus routinely leads me to places I wouldn’t expect to go. Though my...

When It's Time to Let Go

My Dear One, How do you know when it’s time to let go? I recently let my congregation, Salem Lutheran Church, know that I will be leaving...

A Solitaire Life

Five Things I Learned About Life While Frittering It Away My Dear One, What do you do when you are bored and have a few minutes to spare?...

The Power of Presence

My Dear One, “Be where you are.” Someone once said those words to me and they’ve stuck with me ever since. At times they are consoling...

Naked Simplicity - why I’m giving away half of my stuff

My Dear One, I recently made the decision to give away about half of everything I own. This is prompted partly by an upcoming move and...

Living with Authenticity: the call to be You

My Dear One, The greatest mistake many people make is failing to learn to live an authentic life. Inauthentic living is a modern...

Finding the Holiness in Our Calling

My Dear One, What is your purpose in life? Does God have a calling for each of us or only for some of us? I recently had a conversation...

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