The Reality of Mystery

The Reality of Mystery

by | faith

Frank Laubach prayed, “If every annoyance can be made to remind me to turn and grip Your hand and ask You, ‘What are you saying through this vexation?’ then I can turn life’s rough spots into Your vocabulary.”1  Reality—be it vexing or blessing—is a friend of intimacy...
Old Nelson’s Nephew

Old Nelson’s Nephew

by | Christmas, faith

Many of us cannot count how many times we have heard the story of Jesus’ birth. Below, I have attempted to retell the story through the eyes of an earthy , Old West, shepherd. As you read, consider the long-term affect that miraculous night must have had upon the...
Reality and Mystery

Reality and Mystery

by | faith, spiritual formation

Frank Laubach prayed, “If every annoyance can be made to remind me to turn and grip Your hand and ask You, ‘What are you saying through this vexation?’ then I can turn life’s rough spots into Your vocabulary.”1 Reality—be it vexing or blessing—is a friend of intimacy...
The Beautiful Old

The Beautiful Old

by | community, faith

This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 When did we stop inviting the ancient to the head of the table? When did we begin...
Pruning

Pruning

by | faith, waiting

The pruning knife rested on the defenseless plant. “Surely not that one!” I cried as the gardener skillfully cut away another branch. She looked at me and smiled: “Don’t worry my friend. It’s for the good of the plant.” Watching and...

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