a brief poem

a brief poem

l  e     s       s c    a      n  b    e  m     o      r         e.    in a world of many words and endless presentations  we might serve better by shortening  a song, a story, a sermon, a show.  the true and deep meaning  can surprise and mean even more by  ending...
a poem for christmas

a poem for christmas

thanksgiving and christmas, new year’s eve and new year’s day, all arriving in this sudden segment of life, on days concluding school terms or days beginning fresh times as the calendars and clocks carried in our hands carry us, drag us, as we breathe, barely,...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

As we continue emphasizing a different spiritual discipline each week, this one seems a little late. Shouldn’t we have highlighted the act of “giving thanks” last week?  The lateness is intentional. This is the week I personally need to remember the importance of...
Lectio Divina  by Doug Beacham

Lectio Divina by Doug Beacham

Everyone should know a little Latin. Here’s one for you: Lectio Divina. It means “divine reading,” and refers to a practice of reading the Bible that enables a person to enter into the text in such a way as to more clearly hear the voice of God, and be transformed by...
The Spiritual Discipline of Rest

The Spiritual Discipline of Rest

This week’s spiritual discipline is “rest.” Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life One Word at a Time.    I frequently encourage students—and myself—to hit pause. But how? How do we rest for a moment, relax for a portion of time, and receive...