One of the quiet temptations of faith, especially for those of us who care deeply about truth, is the need to arrive at agreement before we feel at peace. We listen with one ear open and the other already forming a response.We nod politely while mentally preparing our rebuttal. We are present just long enoughContinue reading “Learning to Listen Without Needing to Agree”
Saturday in the Word | Mark 1
Friends, thank you so much for continuing to join me in our journey studying our Simple Bible Reading Plan. Previously, we looked at Luke 1 and Luke 2. Today we will delve into the Gospel of Mark. Matthew, Mark, and Luke comprise what are commonly known as the Synoptic Gospels, a fancy way of sayingContinue reading “Saturday in the Word | Mark 1”
Observing the Current State of Things
Friends, I don’t want to appear tone deaf to what is happening in our country or in the wider world. While this blog focuses primarily on wisdom for faithful living, I am not a spiritual idealist detached from the realities we all live in. Terri will be the first to tell you that I’m aContinue reading “Observing the Current State of Things”
