Spiritual Formation Lessons from Snow Days 8 Feb 20158 Feb 2015 It is starting to sink in that the forecast of having another 20 inches of snow by end of day tomorrow (on top of the 4 ½ feet we already…
Family Anniversary (But Not the Kind You Like) 6 Feb 20156 Feb 2015 One year ago today my daughter Anna was admitted to the hospital. Not because of a physical illness or need for surgery, but because of depression, suicidal ideation, and cutting.…
Books… The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love 16 Jan 201516 Jan 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 21: The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love It has been a long time since I've written to you, but let me assure you…
Going Deeper Lessons from “Forever” 14 Jan 201514 Jan 2015 Hollywood is fascinated with the ideas of the undead, resurrection, and immortality. Stories of zombies, vampires, and a certain Time Lord from Galafrey dominate the movie and TV scene. One…
Books… Do Not Be Distressed by the Revelation of Self or the Absence of Feeling 10 Jan 201510 Jan 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! Or at least it was yesterday. I guess I hit "save" instead of "post." Oh well. This letter is just as good on Saturday as it would…
Christian Living… Forward Motion, Part 3 8 Jan 201510 Jan 2015 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing…
Christian Living… Forward Motion, Part 2 8 Jan 20159 Jan 2015 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing…
Christian Living… Forward Motion, Part 1 8 Jan 20158 Jan 2015 Any given day (but especially in the New Year), your heart may find itself in one of three places: We can't get your mind out of the past. For some…
Books… The Cross a Source of Our Pleasure 2 Jan 20152 Jan 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 19: The Cross a Source of Our Pleasure I sympathize with you in all your heartaches. But I know you understand that we must carry…
Love… Lessons from 24 28 Dec 201429 Dec 2014 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her (Ephesians 5:25, NIV). No, I'm not talking about Jack Bauer. I'm talking about my…
Learning To Be Full Of Grace And Truth. 